Question 1

Is 07960 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 07960 in Morristown has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Morristown city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 07960 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 07960?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 07960 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 07960. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 07960 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Morristown. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 07960?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 07960 is approximately $901K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 07960 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 07960 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 07960 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 07960 has an overall NeighborScore of 64/100, placing it in the moderate range for Morristown. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 64/100, 07960 scores similarly to the middle tier of Morristown neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Morristown — ZIP 07960

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Unity Charter School	KG–08	—	—	—
Normandy Park School	KG–05	—	—	—
Morristown High School	09–12	—	—	—
Alexander Hamilton	03–05	—	—	—
Frelinghuysen Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Lafayette Learning Center	PK–PK	—	—	—
Hillcrest School	KG–02	—	—	—
Sussex Avenue School	03–05	—	—	—
Thomas Jefferson School	03–05	—	—	—