At a Glance
Median Income
$157,779
$69,414 per capita
Home Value
$565,400
Zillow: $666,582
Median Rent
$2,019/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
76/100K
1,144/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
66.8%
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.9%
7.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Metuchen Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Metuchen's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Metuchen a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Metuchen residents earn a median household income of $157,779 , which is 110% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $69,414. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% 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 Metuchen is $565,400 , 101% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $666,582. Median rent is $2,019/month, with 27.5% 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
Metuchen reports 76 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,144/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
66.8% of adults in Metuchen hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(98% above the national average).
96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Metuchen 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
Population14,982
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density5,275/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$157,779
Per Capita$69,414
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$86,705M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,585
Housing
A+
Home Value$565,400
Rent$2,019
Ownership74.6%
Zillow$666,582
Housing Units5,548
Rent Burden27.5%
Crime
F
Violent76/100K
Property1,144/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault49/100K
Burglary215/100K
Health
Obesity26.9%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking7.4%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death5,499/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.7 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation94 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+66.8%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+30.2%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 53%
Commute38 min
Broadband96.5%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries32
Did You Know?
The median home in Metuchen was built in 1960.
17.6% of residents use public transit to commute.
23.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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