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68 THOMPSON ST

SALEM, NJ 08079
0
Baths
1,118 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
2,561 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1890
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,122 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$24,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$17,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$24,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$24,600

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.63
100
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
28
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
73
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
86
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
32
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.48 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.49%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountySALEM
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.06
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Salem Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 3–8 · 0.4 mi
E
John Fenwick Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 0.5 mi
H
Salem High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi

District: Salem City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08079These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.127
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.69

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.1%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.17%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,815
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.97 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$66,065
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$81,876
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.44 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

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How this home compares

68 Thompson St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Smaller than 80% of homes in Salem County
  • Among the smallest lots in Salem County
  • Older than 94% of homes in Salem County

How it measures up in Salem 08079

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Salem 08079.

Living area1,118 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,478 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Lot size2,561 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1945Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 68 Thompson St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSalem 08079Salem County
Living areabigger than1,118 ft²21% of homes20% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,561 ft²4% of homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than189012% of homes6% of homes

About 68 Thompson St

When did 68 Thompson St, Salem, NJ last sell?

68 Thompson St, Salem, NJ last sold on Apr 29, 1992, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 68 Thompson St, Salem, NJ?

68 Thompson St, Salem, NJ has 1,118 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 68 Thompson St, Salem, NJ built?

68 Thompson St, Salem, NJ was built in 1890, making it 136 years old.

What schools serve 68 Thompson St, Salem, NJ?

68 Thompson St, Salem, NJ is assigned to Salem Middle School (middle), rated D+; John Fenwick Academy (elementary); Salem High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Salem City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 68 Thompson St, Salem, NJ compare to other homes in Salem 08079?

Among the 3,227 homes in Salem 08079, it is bigger than 21% of them (1,118 ft² against a typical 1,478 ft²), its lot is bigger than 4% of them (2,561 ft² against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1890 against a typical 1945). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 68 Thompson St, Salem, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 68 Thompson St, Salem, NJ was $2,122. The county assessed it at $24,600.

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