Question 1

Is 11939 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 11939 in East Marion has a crime score of 95/100 — a high score indicating that reported crime rates are below the city average, meaning this area has relatively fewer incidents per 1,000 residents than most comparable neighborhoods. Violent and property crime rates are well below the regional baseline. This score places 11939 among the safer ZIP codes in the East Marion metro area.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 11939?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 11939 has a school score of 67/100, based on NCES EdFacts proficiency data for nearby public schools. Schools in 11939 perform near state averages on math and reading assessments — neither significantly above nor below the East Marion district benchmark. For families with school-age children, the Full School Report for 11939 provides proficiency rates and enrollment data for each individual school. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 assessment data.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 11939?

Accepted Answer

The typical home value in 11939 is approximately $1.06M, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. ZHVI reflects the 35th–65th percentile price range, not a simple median. This places 11939 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 11939 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 11939 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 11939 has an overall NeighborScore of 66/100, placing it in the moderate range for East Marion. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 66/100, 11939 scores similarly to the middle tier of East Marion neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

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