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Skillman, NJ — ZIP 08558

Population: 7,648 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 08558 (Skillman, NJ) is $1.06M — up 4.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $997,500 after a median 41 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, inlandflooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.06M

Median home value

+4.2%

1-year change

41

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$1.06M
1-year appreciation
+4.2%
3-year appreciation
+17.9%
5-year appreciation
+41.3%
10-year appreciation
+59.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$1.06M
House Price Index (state)
430.8 (+5.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$997,500
Median list price
$925,000
Median price per sqft
$392
1-year sale-price change
-6.2%
Median days on market
41 days
Homes sold (recent period)
16
For-sale inventory
36
Sale-to-list ratio
101.7%
Active listings
18
1-year forecast
+2.3%
New listings (monthly)
13

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,385/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,731/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,099/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,729/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,149/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
112.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Schools include
Village Elementary School, Montgomery High School, Orchard Hill Elementary School, Montgomery Upper Middle School, Montgomery Lower Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 21% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
56.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
3
Nearest Superfund site
Rocky Hill Municipal Well (3.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
55.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.8 in
Annual snowfall
26.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
46,278
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
38,855

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
27
Nearest national park
Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River (15 mi)
National parks include
Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River, Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail, Morristown National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
56
Nearest airport
Princeton Airport (PCT) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
11
Hospitals include
HUNTERDON MEDICAL CENTER, UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER OF PRINCETON AT PLAINSBORO, ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-622 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,995
Housing built before 1970
16.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
40.5%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
89.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
175,080
Average weekly wage
$2,009
Top industries (by employment)
Professional Services, Health Care, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
248

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 08558State medianUS median
Median home value$1.06M$577,759$289,727
Median sale price$997,500$555,000$325,000
Median days on market41 days42 days51 days
Median annual property tax$10,001$9,504$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 08558?
$1.06M.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 08558?
$997,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 08558?
Median days on market: 41 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 08558?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,099/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 08558?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather.
Is ZIP 08558 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 08558?
Risk to homes is higher than 21% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 08558?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 08558?
3 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Rocky Hill Municipal Well, 3.1 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 08558?
5 schools (2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 08558 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 08558?
Regional Price Parity: 112.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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