Parlin, New Jersey · ZIP 08859

Parlin — ZIP 08859

Parlin (08859) scores 55/100 — Fair for New Jersey. Safety: Higher 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 $561K.

Overall NeighborScore

C-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 index66/100

Avg math proficiency44%

Avg reading proficiency52%

Schools nearby7

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index51/100

Typical home value$561K

Median rent$2,824/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

$561K

Median Rent

$2,824/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 21 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
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School	KG–03	488	57%	52%
Emma Arleth Elementary School	KG–03	485	57%	47%
Harry S. Truman Elementary School	KG–03	425	57%	52%
Samsel Upper Elementary School	04–05	870	47%	52%
Madison Park Elementary School	KG–05	328	47%	52%
Sayreville Middle School	06–08	1,294	30%	52%
Sayreville War Memorial High School	09–12	1,764	13%	56%

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

24,284

Median Income

$100K

Homeownership

58%

Median Age

39.1 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 08859 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 08859 has a school score of 66/100. 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 08859 is approximately $561K. 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 08859 in Parlin has an overall NeighborScore of 55/100. 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.