Metuchen, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Middlesex County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
14,982
Population
5,275/sq mi density
$157,779
Median Income
$69,414 per capita
$565,400
Home Value
$687,805 Zillow
$2,019
Median Rent
27.5% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
46
Violent Crime/100K
988 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$157,779 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$565,400 home value, $2,019/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
46 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
66.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Metuchen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches. The area receives 21.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 94 ft (29 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,275/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5424°N, 74.3628°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Middlesex County County |
| Nearest Airport | Central Jersey Regional (JVI) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 78.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 5 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0452 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 12.7 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 47.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 45.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | LONG ISLAND, NY | Meteorological | 0.3 m | - | 110 km |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 46 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 109 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 4.2 in |
Metuchen has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 32°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.3") and February the driest (3.1").