Howell, New Jersey · ZIP 07731

Howell — ZIP 07731

Howell (07731) scores 61/100 — Fair for New Jersey. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $681K.

Overall NeighborScore

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100

Violent crime share10%

Property crime share90%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index57/100

Avg math proficiency46%

Avg reading proficiency53%

Schools nearby7

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index44/100

Typical home value$681K

Median rent$3,274/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

$681K

Median Rent

$3,274/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 2 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

7,120

Violent Crime

716

Property Crime

6,404

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Monmouth 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
Ramtown Elementary School	KG–05	483	51%	59%
Newbury Early Learning Center	PK–PK	365	46%	50%
Aldrich Elementary School	KG–05	470	45%	47%
Howell Township Middle School South	06–08	893	42%	57%
Land O'Pines Elementary School	KG–05	530	Not reported	Not reported
Taunton Elementary School	KG–05	389	Not reported	Not reported
Greenville Elementary School	KG–05	345	Not reported	Not 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

39,924

Median Income

$134K

Homeownership

88%

Median Age

38.4 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 07731 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. 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 07731 has a school score of 57/100. 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 07731 is approximately $681K. 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 07731 in Howell has an overall NeighborScore of 61/100. 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.