Question 1

Is 08840 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

08840 (Metuchen) has a crime score of 50/100 based on publicly reported incidents. Crime rates are roughly average for the region.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 08840?

Accepted Answer

08840 has a school score of 100/100, based on state assessment proficiency rates for nearby public schools. Schools in this zip code perform significantly above state averages.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 08840?

Accepted Answer

The median home price in 08840 is approximately $679K, based on recent sales data from Zillow Research. Prices may vary significantly by property type and specific street.

Question 4

Is 08840 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

08840 has an overall NeighborScore of 66/100, calculated from crime rates (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%). This neighborhood scores in the moderate range overall.

School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Metuchen High School	09–12	—	—	—
Campbell Elementary School	01–04	—	—	—
Edgar Middle School	05–08	—	—	—
Mildred B. Moss Elementary School	PK–KG	—	—	—
Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School	KG–05	—	—	—

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