At a Glance
Median Income
$80,876
$42,275 per capita
Home Value
$362,900
Zillow: $519,450
Median Rent
$1,842/mo
40.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
114/100K
1,195/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.7%
84.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
11.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.7%
11.6% smoking rate
How Bound Brook Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bound Brook's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bound Brook a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bound Brook residents earn a median household income of $80,876 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,275. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,950 business establishments, including 823 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bound Brook is $362,900 , 29% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $519,450. Median rent is $1,842/month, with 40.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Safety & Crime
Bound Brook reports 114 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,195/100K.
Education
27.7% of adults in Bound Brook hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% below the national average).
84.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bound Brook has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population12,023
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density7,243/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born36.7%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$80,876
Per Capita$42,275
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty11.0%
County GDP$54,494M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,046
Housing
A
Home Value$362,900
Rent$1,842
Ownership41.8%
Zillow$519,450
Housing Units4,777
Rent Burden40.9%
Crime
F
Violent114/100K
Property1,195/100K
Health
Obesity32.7%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death4,545/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain47.6 in/yr
Elevation50 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.7%
High School+84.9%
Graduate+12.9%
School Score7.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%
Commute23 min
Broadband92.7%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries17
Did You Know?
The median home in Bound Brook was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
36.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 823 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.