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Hightstown, New Jersey · ZIP 08520

Hightstown — ZIP 08520

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Hightstown (08520) scores 78/100 — Good for New Jersey. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $479K.

78OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

BGood

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100
Violent crime share8%
Property crime share92%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index58/100
Avg math proficiency29%
Avg reading proficiency44%
Schools nearby6

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index58/100
Typical home value$479K
Median rent$2,653/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$479K

Median Rent

$2,653/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 8 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

7,610

Violent Crime

1,077

Property Crime

6,533

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Mercer County, New Jersey (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Perry L. Drew Elementary School03–05599
38%
44%
Grace N. Rogers Elementary School03–05591
37%
44%
Melvin H. Kreps Middle School06–081,160
24%
44%
Hightstown High School09–121,616
15%
42%
Ethel McKnight Elementary SchoolKG–02530Not reportedNot reported
Walter C. Black Elementary SchoolKG–02510Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

29,321

Median Income

$118K

Homeownership

70%

Median Age

40.9 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 08520 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 08520 has a school score of 58/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 08520 is approximately $479K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 08520 in Hightstown has an overall NeighborScore of 78/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.