Wayne, New Jersey · ZIP 07470

Wayne — ZIP 07470

Wayne (07470) scores 47/100 — Below Average for New Jersey. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate 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 $758K.

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share19%

Property crime share81%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index72/100

Avg math proficiency52%

Avg reading proficiency61%

Schools nearby15

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index42/100

Typical home value$758K

Median rent$2,461/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

$758K

Median Rent

$2,461/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

10,759

Violent Crime

2,060

Property Crime

8,699

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Passaic 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
Albert Payson Terhune Elementary	KG–05	347	68%	70%
Packanack Elementary School	KG–05	408	62%	72%
Randall Carter Elementary School	KG–05	351	62%	62%
John F. Kennedy Elementary School	KG–05	387	57%	67%
Pines Lake Elementary School	KG–05	356	57%	52%
Lafayette Elementary School	KG–05	321	57%	57%
Theunis Dey Elementary School	KG–05	459	55%	45%
Schuyler Colfax Middle School	06–08	650	52%	75%
James Fallon Elementary School	KG–05	370	49%	61%
Anthony Wayne Middle School	06–08	617	48%	64%
George Washington Middle School	06–08	493	46%	70%
Wayne Hills High School	09–12	1,162	44%	61%
Wayne Valley High School	09–12	1,201	42%	59%
Ryerson Elementary School	KG–05	250	27%	32%
Preakness Early Childhood Center	PK–KG	177	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

54,131

Median Income

$153K

Homeownership

79%

Median Age

40.8 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 07470 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 07470 has a school score of 72/100. 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 07470 is approximately $758K. 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 07470 in Wayne has an overall NeighborScore of 47/100. 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.