Trenton, New Jersey · ZIP 08618

Trenton — ZIP 08618

Trenton (08618) scores 34/100 — Below Average for Trenton. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state. The typical home value here is $277K.

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 index44/100

Avg math proficiency9%

Avg reading proficiency18%

Schools nearby12

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index83/100

Typical home value$277K

Median rent$2,115/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

$277K

Median Rent

$2,115/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

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
Gilmore J Fisher Middle School	06–08	789	21%	29%
Parkway Elementary School	PK–05	418	17%	27%
Ewing High School	09–12	1,118	13%	31%
Battle Monument Intermediate School	04–06	499	8%	8%
Capital City High School	09–12	756	3%	10%
Benjamin C Gregory Elementary School	KG–03	311	3%	3%
Trenton STEM-to-Civics Charter School	06–12	562	1%	18%
Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School	04–06	546	Not reported	Not reported
Arthur J. Holland Middle School	07–08	474	Not reported	Not reported
Joseph Stokes Elementary School	KG–03	347	Not reported	Not reported
Thomas Jefferson Intermediate School	04–06	329	Not reported	Not reported
Cadwalader Elementary School	KG–03	200	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

37,162

Median Income

$50K

Homeownership

46%

Median Age

35 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 08618 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 08618 has a school score of 44/100. 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 08618 is approximately $277K. 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 08618 in Trenton has an overall NeighborScore of 34/100. 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.