Newton, New Jersey · ZIP 07860

Newton — ZIP 07860

Newton (07860) scores 72/100 — Good 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 $451K.

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100

Violent crime share12%

Property crime share88%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index64/100

Avg math proficiency38%

Avg reading proficiency52%

Schools nearby9

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index59/100

Typical home value$451K

Median rent$1,811/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

$451K

Median Rent

$1,811/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

521

Violent Crime

Property Crime

441

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Sussex 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
Florence M. Burd	PK–04	288	57%	47%
Long Pond School	05–08	189	47%	57%
Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School	PK–06	121	47%	57%
Marian E. McKeown Elementary School	PK–06	322	42%	57%
Merriam Avenue School	PK–04	483	37%	52%
Fredon Township School	PK–06	203	37%	57%
Kittatinny Regional High School	07–12	733	27%	54%
Newton High School	09–12	680	27%	52%
Halsted Middle School	05–08	280	17%	39%

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.

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Demographics

Population

26,521

Median Income

$110K

Homeownership

80%

Median Age

47 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 07860 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 07860 has a school score of 64/100. 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 07860 is approximately $451K. 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 07860 in Newton has an overall NeighborScore of 72/100. 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.