New Brunswick, New Jersey · ZIP 08901

New Brunswick — ZIP 08901

New Brunswick (08901) scores 34/100 — Below Average for New Jersey. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $452K.

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share20%

Property crime share80%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index44/100

Avg math proficiency9%

Avg reading proficiency21%

Schools nearby13

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index58/100

Typical home value$452K

Median rent$2,726/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

$452K

Median Rent

$2,726/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

9,827

Violent Crime

1,306

Property Crime

8,521

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Middlesex 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
Greater Brunswick Charter School	KG–08	397	19%	35%
Blanquita B. Valenti Community School	KG–08	810	15%	27%
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School	PK–08	351	15%	35%
Paul Robeson Community School for the Arts	PK–08	624	8%	26%
Lord Stirling Community School	PK–05	436	8%	23%
A Chester Redshaw School	PK–05	678	7%	19%
Mckinley Community School	PK–08	524	7%	16%
New Brunswick Middle School	06–08	829	6%	21%
Lincoln Elementary School	KG–05	356	6%	6%
New Brunswick High School	09–12	2,443	5%	17%
Roosevelt Elementary School	KG–05	597	5%	10%
Livingston Elementary School	KG–05	342	3%	12%
New Brunswick Adult High School	09–12	85	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

56,766

Median Income

$66K

Homeownership

21%

Median Age

24.4 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 08901 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 08901 has a school score of 44/100. 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 08901 is approximately $452K. 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 08901 in New Brunswick has an overall NeighborScore of 34/100. 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.