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Newburgh, New York · ZIP 12550

Newburgh — ZIP 12550

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Newburgh (12550) scores 59/100 — Fair for New York. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $406K.

59OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C-Fair

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share15%
Property crime share85%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index53/100
Avg math proficiency27%
Avg reading proficiency30%
Schools nearby9

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index44/100
Typical home value$406K
Median rent$1,925/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

$406K

Median Rent

$1,925/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

3,615

Violent Crime

529

Property Crime

3,086

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Orange County, New York (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
NEWBURGH FREE ACADEMY09–123,550
72%
47%
FOSTERTOWN SCHOOLKG–05594
54%
53%
MEADOW HILL SCHOOLKG–08982
27%
43%
EAST COLDENHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–05339
27%
22%
GARDNERTOWN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05612
20%
24%
GIDNEY AVENUE MEMORIAL SCHOOLPK–05788
13%
14%
HORIZON-ON-THE-HUDSON SCHOOLPK–05447
12%
17%
BALMVILLE SCHOOLPK–05376
12%
22%
SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08782
9%
24%

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

54,996

Median Income

$86K

Homeownership

56%

Median Age

39.3 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 12550 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. 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 12550 has a school score of 53/100. 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 12550 is approximately $406K. 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 12550 in Newburgh has an overall NeighborScore of 59/100. 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.