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Allenwood, NJ
Allenwood · NJ 08720
Updated October 30, 2026 · Would You Live There?
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Verdict
$925K
Median Price
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Walk Score
6.9/10
Schools
84 min
to Midtown Manhattan, NY
Score Breakdown
CAffordability
63/100
ASafety
92/100
C+Schools
69/100
AQuietness
90/100
FCommute
35/100
FWalkability
0/100
WYLT Score58/100
Our Take
Allenwood offers a highly affluent, quiet, and family-friendly environment with excellent schools. It's ideal for those seeking a tranquil, spacious lifestyle and can afford the premium price, though be prepared for extreme car dependency and a long commute to major cities.
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The Good
- ✓Exceptional public school ratings, including a highly-rated elementary school within the community.
- ✓Very high median household income, indicating a prosperous and stable community.
- ✓Extremely low population density, ensuring a quiet, private, and rural atmosphere.
- ✓Low flood risk (Zone X), providing peace of mind regarding natural disasters.
- ✓Strong sense of community with a high owner-occupancy rate.
Real Talk
- !Home values are very high, making it inaccessible for many buyers.
- !Effectively zero walkability, transit, or bike infrastructure; a car is essential for all errands and activities.
- !Limited local dining, shopping, and nightlife options due to its small, rural nature.
- !The commute to Midtown Manhattan is lengthy (84 minutes), requiring significant daily travel time for city workers.
- !Rental properties are extremely scarce, as evidenced by the low renter-occupied units.
- $High New Jersey property taxes, especially on high-value homes.
- $Significant fuel and vehicle maintenance costs due to complete car dependency.
- $Potential for higher utility costs in larger, more spread-out homes.
Best For
Families prioritizing excellent schools and a suburban/rural lifestyleHigh-income professionals seeking quiet and spacious livingIndividuals who prefer privacy and natural surroundingsCommuters willing to endure a long, car-dependent journey to NYC
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeLow
Property crimeLow
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Allenwood, NJ
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Safety grade
Safety score92 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Low1.6incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
57% safer than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Low9.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
50% safer than the national average
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