Question 1

Is 08079 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

08079 (Salem) 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 08079?

Accepted Answer

08079 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 08079?

Accepted Answer

The median home price in 08079 is approximately $229K, based on recent sales data from Zillow Research. Prices may vary significantly by property type and specific street.

Question 4

Is 08079 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

08079 has an overall NeighborScore of 79/100, 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
Elsinboro Township School	PK–08	—	—	—
Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School	PK–08	—	—	—
Mannington Township Elementary School	PK–08	—	—	—
Salem High School	09–12	—	—	—
John Fenwick Academy	PK–02	—	—	—
Salem Middle School	03–08	—	—	—

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