Question 1

Is 08742 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 08742 in Point Pleasant has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Point Pleasant city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 08742 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 08742?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 08742 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 08742. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 08742 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Point Pleasant. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 08742?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 08742 is approximately $855K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 08742 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 08742 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 08742 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 08742 has an overall NeighborScore of 65/100, placing it in the moderate range for Point Pleasant. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 65/100, 08742 scores similarly to the middle tier of Point Pleasant neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Point Pleasant — ZIP 08742

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Bay Head Elementary	KG–08	—	—	—
Point Pleasant Borough High School	09–12	—	—	—
Memorial Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Ocean Road Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Point Pleasant Beach High School	09–12	—	—	—
G. Harold Antrim Elementary School	PK–08	—	—	—