New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Bound Brook is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 12,023. Residents earn $80,876 per year, which is 8% above the national average.
Based on current data, Bound Brook receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates. Bound Brook offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Bound Brook is $80,876, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, indicating a healthy job market. 11.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Bound Brook is $362,900, 29% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,842 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Bound Brook is below the national average at 171 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,037 per 100,000, near the national average.
27.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Bound Brook experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 47.6% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 52.4% |
| 291% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $80,876 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $42,275 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $2,046 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $152,534 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.0% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 10,950 |
| County GDP | $54,494M |
| Restaurants | 823 |
| Healthcare | 1,266 |
| Retail | 1,003 |
| Manufacturing | 243 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $13,089 |
| 274% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.61% |
| Commute Time | 22.5 min |
| Work from Home | 7.4% |
| Census Median | $362,900 |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $496,307 |
| Median List Price | $489,000 |
| Median List Price | $489,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $335 |
| Homes Sold | 7 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 104.4% |
| Price Drops | 16.7% |
| Inventory | 6 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,842 |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,341 |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 41.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $13,089 |
| 274% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.61% |
| Obesity | 32.7% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.6% |
| Asthma | 8.4% |
| COPD | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.6% |
| Depression | 15.1% |
| Mental Distress | 15.9% |
| Physical Distress | 13.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 82.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.8% |
| Premature Death | 4,545/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 92.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,266 |
| Total Violent | 171.4/100K |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 66.6/100K |
| Assault | 104.7/100K |
| Total Property | 2,037.3/100K |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 418.9/100K |
| Theft | 1,542.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 76.2/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.1°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.7 inches |
| 23% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 50 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,243/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5677°N, 74.5373°W |
| County FIPS | 34035 |
Winner: Democrat by 13.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.7% |
| 18% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 84.9% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 7,243/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 8 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 8 |
| Public Libraries | 17 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,266 |
| Restaurants | 823 |
| Retail Stores | 1,003 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| Avg Commute | 22.5 min |
| Work from Home | 7.4% |