South Orange, New Jersey · ZIP 07079

South Orange — ZIP 07079

South Orange (07079) scores 72/100 — Good for New Jersey. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $1.11M.

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100

Violent crime share7%

Property crime share93%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index80/100

Avg math proficiency64%

Avg reading proficiency75%

Schools nearby5

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index32/100

Typical home value$1.11M

Median rent$3,138/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

$1.11M

Median Rent

$3,138/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

16,343

Violent Crime

2,732

Property Crime

13,611

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Essex 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
STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges	09–12	180	85%	85%
South Mountain Elementary School	KG–05	613	61%	70%
South Orange Middle School	06–08	752	48%	69%
Marshall Elementary School	KG–04	504	Not reported	Not reported
Montrose Early Childhood Center	PK–PK	98	Not reported	Not 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

18,369

Median Income

$195K

Homeownership

65%

Median Age

37.5 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 07079 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. 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 07079 has a school score of 80/100. 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 07079 is approximately $1.11M. 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 07079 in South Orange has an overall NeighborScore of 72/100. 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.