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Wharton, New Jersey · ZIP 07885

Wharton — ZIP 07885

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Wharton (07885) scores 68/100 — Fair for New Jersey. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate 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 $513K.

68OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100
Violent crime share9%
Property crime share91%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index54/100
Avg math proficiency42%
Avg reading proficiency49%
Schools nearby4

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index55/100
Typical home value$513K
Median rent$2,658/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

$513K

Median Rent

$2,658/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 3 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

2,619

Violent Crime

163

Property Crime

2,456

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Morris 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
Catherine A Dwyer Elementary SchoolKG–05346
62%
67%
Marie V. Duffy Elementary SchoolPK–05434
43%
45%
Arthur Stanlick Elementary SchoolKG–05388
37%
40%
Alfred C. MacKinnon Middle School06–08265
27%
43%

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

11,864

Median Income

$101K

Homeownership

64%

Median Age

46 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 07885 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. 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 07885 has a school score of 54/100. 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 07885 is approximately $513K. 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 07885 in Wharton has an overall NeighborScore of 68/100. 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.