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Trenton, New Jersey · ZIP 08609

Trenton — ZIP 08609

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Trenton (08609) scores 33/100 — Below Average for Trenton. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. Among the most affordable markets in the state. The typical home value here is $212K.

33OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share14%
Property crime share86%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index42/100
Avg math proficiency9%
Avg reading proficiency12%
Schools nearby5

Among the most affordable markets in the state.

Affordability index95/100
Typical home value$212K
Median rent$1,983/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

$212K

Median Rent

$1,983/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 4 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

7,610

Violent Crime

1,077

Property Crime

6,533

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Mercer 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
Greenwood Elementary SchoolPK–05270
22%
27%
Patton J. Hill Elementary SchoolKG–03555
8%
9%
Grant Intermediate School04–06610
8%
8%
Carroll Robbins Elementary SchoolKG–03459
7%
6%
Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy09–09890
2%
12%

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

13,000

Median Income

$68K

Homeownership

30%

Median Age

33.4 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 08609 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. 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 08609 has a school score of 42/100. 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 08609 is approximately $212K. 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 08609 in Trenton has an overall NeighborScore of 33/100. 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.