At a Glance
Median Income
$112,615
$46,000 per capita
Home Value
$394,200
Zillow: $552,085
Median Rent
$2,051/mo
30.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
181/100K
1,092/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
55.0%
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.5%
8.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Iselin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Iselin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Iselin a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Iselin residents earn a median household income of $112,615 , which is 50% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,000. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 16,571 business establishments, including 1,317 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Iselin is $394,200 , 40% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $552,085. Median rent is $2,051/month, with 30.2% 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 1960.
Safety & Crime
Iselin reports 181 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,092/100K.
Education
55.0% of adults in Iselin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% above the national average).
88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Iselin has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population19,151
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density6,080/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$112,615
Per Capita$46,000
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$51,947M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,622
Housing
A+
Home Value$394,200
Rent$2,051
Ownership66.2%
Zillow$552,085
Housing Units6,806
Rent Burden30.2%
Crime
F
Violent181/100K
Property1,092/100K
Health
Obesity23.5%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking8.8%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death6,477/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.7 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation27 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+55.0%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+25.5%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 61%
Commute38 min
Broadband95.4%
Internet Speed183 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries24
Did You Know?
The median home in Iselin was built in 1960.
14.4% of residents use public transit to commute.
17.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 183 Mbps.
There are 1,317 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.
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