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Old Bridge, New Jersey · ZIP 08857

Old Bridge — ZIP 08857

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Old Bridge (08857) scores 53/100 — Fair for New Jersey. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $644K.

53OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share13%
Property crime share87%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index61/100
Avg math proficiency50%
Avg reading proficiency61%
Schools nearby10

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index48/100
Typical home value$644K
Median rent$3,094/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

$644K

Median Rent

$3,094/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 6 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
Walter M. Schirra Elementary SchoolKG–05268
67%
67%
Alan B. Shepard Elementary SchoolKG–05276
57%
72%
James A. McDivitt Elementary SchoolKG–05536
53%
56%
Raymond E. Voorhees Elementary SchoolKG–05424
52%
67%
William A. Miller Elementary SchoolKG–05314
52%
57%
Southwood Elementary SchoolKG–05265
52%
67%
Virgil I. Grissom Elementary SchoolKG–05211
47%
67%
M. Scott Carpenter Elementary SchoolKG–05224
42%
52%
Jonas Salk Middle School06–08886
40%
53%
Carl Sandburg Middle School06–08926
36%
53%

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

40,409

Median Income

$109K

Homeownership

67%

Median Age

42.3 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 08857 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 08857 has a school score of 61/100. 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 08857 is approximately $644K. 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 08857 in Old Bridge has an overall NeighborScore of 53/100. 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.