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Merchantville, New Jersey · ZIP 08109

Merchantville — ZIP 08109

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Merchantville (08109) scores 44/100 — Below Average for New Jersey. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state. The typical home value here is $358K.

44OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share8%
Property crime share92%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index43/100
Avg math proficiency26%
Avg reading proficiency32%
Schools nearby7

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index71/100
Typical home value$358K
Median rent$1,967/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

$358K

Median Rent

$1,967/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 4 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

14,141

Violent Crime

1,507

Property Crime

12,634

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Camden 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
G.H. Carson Elementary SchoolPK–03358
37%
42%
Merchantville Elementary SchoolPK–08394
34%
42%
Benjamin Franklin Elementary SchoolPK–03418
27%
27%
George B. Fine Elementary SchoolPK–03245
25%
25%
Howard M. Phifer Middle School06–08988
17%
31%
Pennsauken Intermediate School04–05622
16%
25%
Roosevelt Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STKG–08184Not 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

24,004

Median Income

$90K

Homeownership

71%

Median Age

38.8 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 08109 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. 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 08109 has a school score of 43/100. 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 08109 is approximately $358K. 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 08109 in Merchantville has an overall NeighborScore of 44/100. 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.