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Piscataway, New Jersey · ZIP 08854

Piscataway — ZIP 08854

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Piscataway (08854) scores 54/100 — 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 $605K.

54OUT 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 index64/100
Avg math proficiency40%
Avg reading proficiency49%
Schools nearby11

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index49/100
Typical home value$605K
Median rent$2,669/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

$605K

Median Rent

$2,669/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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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
Randolphville Elementary SchoolKG–03465
67%
52%
Martin Luther King Elementary School04–05488
56%
68%
Knollwood Elementary SchoolKG–03460
52%
52%
Grandview Elementary SchoolKG–03579
42%
42%
Conackamack Middle School06–08466
39%
53%
Arbor Elementary School04–05528
36%
49%
Theodore Schor Middle School06–08563
32%
49%
Quibbletown Middle School06–08467
28%
51%
Piscataway Township High School09–122,144
26%
50%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary SchoolKG–03513
22%
27%
Piscataway Township Schools Children's CornerPK–PK616Not reportedNot 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

60,405

Median Income

$128K

Homeownership

64%

Median Age

33.4 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 08854 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 08854 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 08854 is approximately $605K. 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 08854 in Piscataway has an overall NeighborScore of 54/100. 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.