Somerset, New Jersey · ZIP 08873

Somerset — ZIP 08873

Somerset (08873) scores 71/100 — 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 $584K.

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100

Violent crime share10%

Property crime share90%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index61/100

Avg math proficiency36%

Avg reading proficiency46%

Schools nearby10

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index51/100

Typical home value$584K

Median rent$2,720/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

$584K

Median Rent

$2,720/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

2,254

Violent Crime

217

Property Crime

2,037

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Somerset 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
Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School	KG–12	613	79%	88%
Central Jersey College Prep Charter School	KG–12	1,396	61%	67%
MacAfee Road School	PK–05	405	42%	47%
Conerly Road School	PK–05	350	37%	37%
Elizabeth Avenue School	PK–05	541	36%	41%
Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus	06–08	787	25%	47%
Pine Grove Manor School	PK–05	346	22%	32%
Franklin High School	09–12	2,134	21%	44%
Hillcrest School	PK–05	439	20%	23%
Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus	06–08	592	13%	30%

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

55,862

Median Income

$125K

Homeownership

68%

Median Age

40.4 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 08873 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 08873 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 08873 is approximately $584K. 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 08873 in Somerset has an overall NeighborScore of 71/100. 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.