Clearbrook, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Middlesex County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,477 Population 3,259/sq mi density
$34,958 Median Income $38,787 per capita
$245,300 Home Value $455,672 Zillow
$1,944 Median Rent 33.8% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$34,958 median income, 20.4% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$245,300 home value, $1,944/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Clearbrook, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$34,958
53% below
$38,787 per capita
Home Value
$245,300
13% below
Zillow: $455,672
Median Rent
$1,944/mo
67% above
33.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.1%
26% below
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
20.4%
467% above
15.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
4% above
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Clearbrook Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Clearbrook's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
47%
Home Value
87%
Rent
167%
Poverty
123%
Bachelor's
74%
Unemployment
567%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Clearbrook a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Clearbrook residents earn a median household income of $34,958 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,787. The unemployment rate stands at 20.4% (467% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 25,382 business establishments, including 1,863 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Clearbrook is $245,300 , 13% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $455,672. Median rent is $1,944/month, with 33.8% 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 1977.

Education

25.1% of adults in Clearbrook hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Clearbrook has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population2,477
Median Age72.7 yrs
Density3,259/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born25.0%
Veterans12.8%

Economy

C
Median Income$34,958
Per Capita$38,787
Unemployment20.4%
Poverty15.2%
County GDP$86,705M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,585

Housing

C+
Home Value$245,300
Rent$1,944
Ownership89.4%
Zillow$455,672
Housing Units2,020
Rent Burden33.8%

Health

Obesity33.5%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death5,499/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain47.5 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation108 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.1%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+8.8%
School Score6.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 53%
Commute34 min
Broadband81.1%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries32

Did You Know?

The median home in Clearbrook was built in 1977.
17.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
32.1% of the population has a disability.
25.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
There are 1,863 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 64 fatal vehicle crashes.