Bound Brook, NJ

Bound Brook, NJ

At a Glance

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)

Is Bound Brook a Good Place to Live?

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 3.7% (3% 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 $496,307. 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 156 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,092/100K. The murder rate is 9.8/100K.

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 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

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