Swedesboro, New Jersey · ZIP 08085

Swedesboro — ZIP 08085

Swedesboro (08085) scores 66/100 — Fair for New Jersey. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index 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 $486K.

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

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

Safety index65/100

Violent crime share9%

Property crime share91%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index68/100

Avg math proficiency49%

Avg reading proficiency53%

Schools nearby9

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index58/100

Typical home value$486K

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

$486K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

4,614

Violent Crime

400

Property Crime

4,214

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Gloucester 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
General Charles G. Harker School	03–05	696	61%	56%
Logan Township Elementary School	01–05	374	57%	57%
Walter Hill School	06–06	227	54%	58%
Logan Middle School	06–08	258	43%	52%
Kingsway Regional High School	09–12	1,822	39%	47%
Kingsway Regional Middle School	07–08	939	38%	48%
Governor Charles C. Stratton	01–02	433	Not reported	Not reported
Margaret C. Clifford School	PK–KG	251	Not reported	Not reported
The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center	PK–KG	186	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

21,856

Median Income

$135K

Homeownership

83%

Median Age

36.8 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 08085 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 08085 has a school score of 68/100. 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 08085 is approximately $486K. 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 08085 in Swedesboro has an overall NeighborScore of 66/100. 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.