Best Neighborhoods in Leonia borough, NJ

25 neighborhoods ranked by safety, walkability, affordability, and quality of life — powered by real data from the US Census, FBI, EPA, and Walk Score.

Population: 9,2732026 Data

Best Neighborhoods in Leonia borough, NJ — Key Takeaways

The best neighborhood in Leonia borough is Mickleton CDP with a Kurby Score of 95/100. Leonia borough has 25 neighborhoods ranked by quality of life data. The safest neighborhood is Mickleton CDP with a violent crime rate of 0.3 per 1,000 residents, 92% below the national average of 3.6. The most affordable is Lopatcong Overlook CDP with a median home value of $192,800.

Leonia borough has a population of 9,273, a median household income of $110,679, an unemployment rate of 4.6%, and a poverty rate of 4.4%. The median home value citywide is $619,700, which is 120% above the national average of $281,900.

Data sourced from the US Census Bureau, FBI Crime Data Explorer, EPA AirNow, Walk Score, and FEMA. Last updated: March 2026.

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Top 3 Neighborhoods

Mickleton CDP

95/100

Kurby Score

$346,400

Crime: 0.3

Forsgate CDP

95/100

Kurby Score

$600,700

Crime: 0.3

Beesleys Point CDP

95/100

Kurby Score

$279,500

Crime: 0.3

Complete Rankings — 25 Neighborhoods

Best neighborhoods in Leonia borough ranked by Kurby Score, with median home value, walk score, crime rate, poverty rate, and unemployment rate.
#	Neighborhood	Kurby Score	Median Home	Walk Score	Crime Rate	Poverty	Unemployment
	Mickleton CDP	95	$346,400	—	0.3 per 1K	1.0%	1.1%
	Forsgate CDP	95	$600,700	—	0.3 per 1K	2.2%	0.0%
	Beesleys Point CDP	95	$279,500	—	0.3 per 1K	0.2%	0.0%
4	Vienna CDP	95	$431,300	—	0.3 per 1K	0.9%	0.0%
5	Ocean View CDP	94	$344,300	—	0.3 per 1K	2.7%	0.5%
6	Silver Lake CDP (Cumberland County)	94	$286,200	—	0.3 per 1K	2.8%	0.0%
7	Germania CDP	94	$278,900	—	0.3 per 1K	2.9%	2.5%
8	Auburn CDP	94	$419,200	—	0.3 per 1K	1.6%	2.7%
9	East Vineland CDP	94	$259,300	—	0.3 per 1K	0.0%	2.8%
10	Lopatcong Overlook CDP	94	$192,800	—	0.3 per 1K	3.1%	0.0%
11	Neshanic CDP	94	$495,700	—	0.3 per 1K	0.0%	0.0%
12	Layton CDP	93	$324,200	—	0.3 per 1K	0.5%	5.0%
13	South Dennis CDP	93	$359,600	—	0.3 per 1K	4.3%	3.6%
14	Vernon Valley CDP	93	$288,800	—	0.3 per 1K	2.2%	3.5%
15	Centre Grove CDP	93	$197,300	—	0.3 per 1K	4.2%	3.4%
16	Sweetwater CDP	93	$371,300	—	0.3 per 1K	0.0%	0.0%
17	Cliffwood Beach CDP	93	$302,900	—	0.3 per 1K	1.7%	5.1%
18	Turnersville CDP	93	$316,500	—	0.3 per 1K	1.2%	4.1%
19	Monroe Manor CDP	93	$574,800	—	0.3 per 1K	0.0%	3.8%
20	Oceanville CDP	93	$302,000	—	0.3 per 1K	0.0%	4.3%
21	Connecticut Farms CDP	93	$401,000	—	0.3 per 1K	3.2%	2.8%
22	Country Lake Estates CDP	93	$214,900	—	0.3 per 1K	5.7%	2.9%
23	Sewell CDP	93	$276,200	—	0.3 per 1K	6.9%	1.4%
24	Grenloch CDP	93	$232,900	—	0.3 per 1K	0.0%	4.9%
25	Barclay CDP	93	$414,600	—	0.3 per 1K	3.5%	3.4%

Rankings by Category

Top 5 neighborhoods in Leonia borough for each quality-of-life metric.

Safest

Lowest violent crime rate

1
Mickleton CDP
0.3 per 1K
2
Forsgate CDP
0.3 per 1K
3
Beesleys Point CDP
0.3 per 1K
4
Vienna CDP
0.3 per 1K
5
Ocean View CDP
0.3 per 1K

Most Affordable

Lowest median home value

Lowest Poverty

Lowest poverty rate

Lowest Unemployment

Lowest unemployment rate

Highest Income

Highest median household income

1
Forsgate CDP
$229,837
2
Monroe Manor CDP
$198,485
3
Auburn CDP
$185,987
4
Oceanville CDP
$158,967
5
Vienna CDP
$156,750

How We Rank Neighborhoods in Leonia borough

Neighborhoods are ranked using the Kurby Score, a composite quality-of-life index that evaluates six weighted categories based on publicly available data:

Affordability: 25% weight
Walkability & Transit: 15% weight
Safety: 17% weight
Environment: 17% weight
Education: 13% weight
Economy: 13% weight

Each category incorporates multiple data points. For example, Safety uses both violent and property crime rates; Environment considers air quality (AQI), noise levels, climate risk, and flood zone status; Affordability factors in home price-to-income ratio, rent, and electricity costs.

Data Sources: US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR), EPA AirNow, Walk Score, DOT National Transportation Noise Map, FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), and EIA Electricity Data. All data is updated on a rolling basis as new government releases become available.

Lifestyle & Amenity Scores

Based on nearby amenities, noise levels, and quality of life factors

Parks58/100

Grocery52/100

Dining63/100

Nightlife0/100

Shopping34/100

Healthcare0/100

Daycare31/100

Pet-Friendly7/100

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best neighborhoods in Leonia borough?

The top neighborhoods in Leonia borough based on the Kurby Score are: Mickleton CDP, Forsgate CDP, Beesleys Point CDP, Vienna CDP, Ocean View CDP. These rankings consider safety, walkability, affordability, air quality, and schools.

What is the safest neighborhood in Leonia borough?

The safest neighborhood in Leonia borough is Mickleton CDP with a violent crime rate of 0.3 per 1,000 residents. The national average is 3.6 per 1,000.

What is the most affordable neighborhood in Leonia borough?

The most affordable neighborhood in Leonia borough is Lopatcong Overlook CDP with a median home value of $192,800. The national median is $281,900.

What is the unemployment rate in Leonia borough?

The unemployment rate in Leonia borough, NJ is 4.6%. The national average is 3.7%. The poverty rate is 4.4% (national average: 12.4%).

What is the median household income in Leonia borough?

The median household income in Leonia borough, NJ is $110,679. The national median is $74,580.

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