New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Middlebush is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 2,017. Residents earn $178,125 per year, which is 137% above the national average.
Based on current data, Middlebush receives an overall livability score of 4.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Middlebush stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Middlebush is $178,125, which is significantly higher than the national average — 137% above $75,149. This places Middlebush among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.9% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Middlebush is $475,500, making it a premium housing market at 69% above the U.S. median of $281,900. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Middlebush is a highly educated community — 57.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Middlebush experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 71.5% |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 28.5% |
| 113% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $178,125 |
| 137% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $61,676 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $2,046 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $152,534 |
| Unemployment | 5.9% |
| 64% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 10,950 |
| County GDP | $54,494M |
| Restaurants | 823 |
| Healthcare | 1,266 |
| Retail | 1,003 |
| Manufacturing | 243 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $13,089 |
| 274% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.75% |
| Commute Time | 31.2 min |
| Work from Home | 29.3% |
| Census Median | $475,500 |
| 69% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $1,550,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,550,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $305 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.6% |
| Price Drops | 20.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 93.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $13,089 |
| 274% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.75% |
| Obesity | 24.5% |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.0% |
| Heart Disease | 3.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.1% |
| Asthma | 7.9% |
| COPD | 3.2% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.5% |
| Depression | 13.9% |
| Mental Distress | 13.1% |
| Physical Distress | 9.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.2% |
| Premature Death | 4,545/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 92.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,266 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| Annual Average | 51.1°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.7 inches |
| 23% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 122 ft (37 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,014/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5020°N, 74.5354°W |
| County FIPS | 34035 |
Winner: Democrat by 13.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 57.7% |
| 71% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.3% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,014/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 17 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,266 |
| Restaurants | 823 |
| Retail Stores | 1,003 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| Avg Commute | 31.2 min |
| Work from Home | 29.3% |