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Middlebush, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Somerset County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
2,017 Population 1,014/sq mi density
$178,125 Median Income $61,676 per capita
$475,500 Home Value $563,690 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
22 Violent Crime/100K 761 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$178,125 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$475,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
22 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
57.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Middlebush, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$178,125
137% above
$61,676 per capita
Home Value
$475,500
69% above
Zillow: $563,690
Violent Crime
22/100K
94% below
761/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
57.7%
71% above
98.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
64% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.5%
24% below
7.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Middlebush Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
237%
Home Value
169%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
171%
Unemployment
164%
Crime
6%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Middlebush 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

Middlebush residents earn a median household income of $178,125 , which is 137% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $61,676. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,950 business establishments, including 823 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Middlebush is $475,500 , 69% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $563,690. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.

Safety & Crime

Middlebush reports 22 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 761/100K.

Education

57.7% of adults in Middlebush hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% above the national average). 98.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Middlebush has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population2,017
Median Age49.7 yrs
Density1,014/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$178,125
Per Capita$61,676
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$54,494M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,046

Housing

A+
Home Value$475,500
Rent
Ownership93.9%
Zillow$563,690
Housing Units656
Rent Burden28.8%

Crime

F
Violent22/100K
Property761/100K

Health

Obesity24.5%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking7.6%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death4,545/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain46.7 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation122 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+57.7%
High School+98.3%
Graduate+17.5%
School Score7.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%
Commute31 min
Broadband95.0%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries17

Did You Know?

The median home in Middlebush was built in 1973.
29.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 823 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.