NEIGHBORSCORE

Lawrence Township, New Jersey · ZIP 08648

Lawrence Township — ZIP 08648

Crime DataSchools

Lawrence Township (08648) scores 42/100 — Below Average for New Jersey. Safety: Higher 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 $477K.

42OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

Tap a tab to compare 08648 against its city, state, or the nation.

Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share14%
Property crime share86%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index62/100
Avg math proficiency37%
Avg reading proficiency47%
Schools nearby7

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index59/100
Typical home value$477K
Median rent$2,691/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

Nearby Neighborhoods

Not the right fit? See how adjacent ZIPs score — tap to jump over.

Trenton, New JerseyTrentonZIP 08611
36▼6 vs here
Trenton, New JerseyTrentonZIP 08629
28▼14 vs here
Trenton, New JerseyTrentonZIP 08609
33▼9 vs here
Trenton, New JerseyTrentonZIP 08610
37▼5 vs here

Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$477K

Median Rent

$2,691/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 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.

Full Crime Report →

Nearby Schools

Grades
Lawrenceville Elementary SchoolPK–03301
47%
52%
Eldridge Park SchoolPK–03212
45%
45%
Ben Franklin ElementaryPK–03342
42%
42%
Lawrence Middle School07–08584
39%
52%
Slackwood Elementary SchoolPK–03251
35%
45%
Lawrence Intermediate School04–06775
33%
40%
Lawrence High School09–121,225
22%
55%

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.

Full School Report →

Demographics

Population

31,142

Median Income

$126K

Homeownership

66%

Median Age

39.5 yrs

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

Map

Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 08648 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. 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 08648 has a school score of 62/100. 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 08648 is approximately $477K. 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 08648 in Lawrence Township has an overall NeighborScore of 42/100. 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.