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Trenton, New Jersey · ZIP 08629

Trenton — ZIP 08629

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Trenton (08629) scores 28/100 — 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 $262K.

28OUT 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 index31/100
Avg math proficiency8%
Avg reading proficiency14%
Schools nearby3

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index83/100
Typical home value$262K
Median rent$1,900/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

$262K

Median Rent

$1,900/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 2 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
Kuser Elementary SchoolPK–05512
9%
17%
Hedgepeth Williams Intermediate School04–06668
7%
10%
Paul S. Robeson Elementary SchoolKG–03390Not reportedNot 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

13,015

Median Income

$83K

Homeownership

63%

Median Age

33.3 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 08629 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 08629 has a school score of 31/100. 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 08629 is approximately $262K. 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 08629 in Trenton has an overall NeighborScore of 28/100. 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.