Lakewood, New Jersey · ZIP 08701

Lakewood — ZIP 08701

Lakewood (08701) scores 67/100 — Fair 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 $592K.

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100

Violent crime share15%

Property crime share85%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index53/100

Avg math proficiency24%

Avg reading proficiency32%

Schools nearby9

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index55/100

Typical home value$592K

Median rent$2,021/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

$592K

Median Rent

$2,021/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 6 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

5,098

Violent Crime

759

Property Crime

4,339

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Ocean 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
Ella G Clarke Elementary School	03–06	314	30%	37%
Clifton Ave Grade School	03–06	331	29%	41%
Lakewood High School	09–12	1,295	26%	25%
Oak Street Elem School	03–06	513	22%	34%
Lakewood Middle School	07–08	574	19%	34%
Ocean Academy Charter School	KG–09	551	17%	22%
Spruce Street Elementary School	01–02	554	Not reported	Not reported
Piner Elementary School	PK–KG	364	Not reported	Not reported
Lakewood Early Childhood Center	PK–KG	248	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

136,784

Median Income

$65K

Homeownership

52%

Median Age

18.2 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 08701 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. 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 08701 has a school score of 53/100. 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 08701 is approximately $592K. 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 08701 in Lakewood has an overall NeighborScore of 67/100. 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.