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35 discussions from residents and visitors

Luke R.

Best coffee shops in New Brunswick?

Longtime lurker here, I'm retired and Homes are going for about $316,800 on average. The suburbs are where most families end up. Property taxes are high but you get good services. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's...

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Grace P.

Co-working spaces in New Brunswick?

I'm a remote worker and You can expect to pay around $1,790 for rent here. Household incomes average around $60,248 in New Brunswick. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. What do you all think?

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Naomi Jackson

Healthcare options in New Brunswick?

I work in food service and Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. Household incomes average around $60,248 in New Brunswick. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Any advice would be great. The city has invested a lot in new development. The food scene here is surp...

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Isaac Howard

Best restaurants in New Brunswick?

Hey, I'm a college student here and Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. Median household income is $60,248, which feels about average for the area. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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Brooks W.

Best restaurants in New Brunswick?

Hey everyone, We're a young couple and Homes are going for about $316,800 on average. The suburbs are where most families end up. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The city has invested a lot in new development.

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jace_local

How is the nightlife in New Brunswick?

My family moved here when I was a kid. Homes are going for about $316,800 on average. Household incomes average around $60,248 in New Brunswick. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Property ...

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Grayson Johnson

Is New Brunswick worth it salary-wise?

So, I work in government and Rent is about $1,790/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. It's a a smaller city city with about 55,744 people. Poverty rate is 25.4%, which is higher than I expected. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's not p...

10 replies 24 upvotes jobs
Grayson Johnson

Just moved to New Brunswick, any tips?

Longtime lurker here, Crime rate is something to consider -New Brunswick sits at 467.9 per 100K. The median home value here is around $316,800, which seems about average. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, which is about average. The weather takes some getting used to. The parks and outdoor areas are a ...

3 replies 4 upvotes moving
Grayson Johnson

Rent vs buy in New Brunswick -what makes sense?

First post here. I'm originally from Los Angeles and The unemployment rate is 4.1%, which is about average. Rent is about $1,790/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -New Brunswick sits at 467.9 per 100K. It's a a smaller city city with about 55,744 people. Night life is dec...

9 replies 21 upvotes housing
Abigail Davis

Couple moving to New Brunswick from out of state

Hey everyone, My partner and I are Homes are going for about $316,800 on average. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Does this match your experience?

1 replies 17 upvotes moving
Autumn Diaz

Anyone else love living in New Brunswick?

The unemployment rate is 4.1%, which is about average. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. The suburbs are where most families end up. The weather takes some getting used to. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The wea...

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Aurora Peterson

How is New Brunswick for outdoor activities?

Crime rate is something to consider -New Brunswick sits at 467.9 per 100K. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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Lydia Richardson

Best and worst neighborhoods in New Brunswick

Hi all, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Median household income is $60,248, which feels about average for the area. Homes are going for about $316,800 on average. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, which is about average. Poverty rate is 25.4%, which is higher than I expected. Public transit needs...

2 replies 4 upvotes best-worst
Connor Adams

Anyone else love living in New Brunswick?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm originally from Pittsburgh and Crime rate is something to consider -New Brunswick sits at 467.9 per 100K. With a population of 55,744, New Brunswick is a smaller city. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

4 replies 4 upvotes living
Kaylee Rodriguez

Things that make New Brunswick unique

Alright, Just moved here 16 months ago and It's a a smaller city city with about 55,744 people. The suburbs are where most families end up. Anyone in a similar situation? Thanks in advance! It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

6 replies 18 upvotes best-worst
Abigail Davis

Best areas to explore in New Brunswick?

It's a a smaller city city with about 55,744 people. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you kn...

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Kaylee Rodriguez

Cheapest neighborhoods in New Brunswick?

First post here. My partner and I are The median home value here is around $316,800, which seems about average. Poverty rate is 25.4%, which is higher than I expected. The suburbs are where most families end up. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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Charles H.

Grocery stores in New Brunswick -recommendations?

Anyone else feel this way? I work in marketing and Rent is about $1,790/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $60,248 in New Brunswick. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Property taxes are high but yo...

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Lydia Richardson

How are the schools in New Brunswick?

Alright, We're a young couple and Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, which is about average. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. What would you do? Any help is ap...

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Cora

Moving to New Brunswick with kids -good idea?

Hi all, You can expect to pay around $1,790 for rent here. Household incomes average around $60,248 in New Brunswick. It's a a smaller city city with about 55,744 people. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Thoughts? The school system ...

3 replies 14 upvotes moving
Connor Adams

Biggest downsides of living in New Brunswick?

Hey, I'm single, late 40s, and Household incomes average around $60,248 in New Brunswick. Poverty rate is 25.4%, which is higher than I expected. The suburbs are where most families end up. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still man...

0 replies 14 upvotes best-worst
Lydia Richardson

Anyone work in healthcare in New Brunswick?

Hey, I'm a teacher here and The unemployment rate is 4.1%, which is about average. The median home value here is around $316,800, which seems about average. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Cost of living is definitely rising, but s...

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Colton

First time home buyer in New Brunswick

Just moved here 1 months ago and With a population of 55,744, New Brunswick is a smaller city. It's a a smaller city city with about 55,744 people. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Would love some local perspective. The city ...

5 replies 3 upvotes housing
Nicholas Garcia

Is New Brunswick worth moving to in 2026?

Hey folks, My family moved here when I was a kid. Crime rate is something to consider -New Brunswick sits at 467.9 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, which is about average. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Looking forward...

23 replies 25 upvotes moving
Wyatt

Starting a business in New Brunswick?

Longtime lurker here, We have two kids and Poverty rate is 25.4%, which is higher than I expected. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Anyone in a similar situation? The city has invested a lot in new development. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look...

1 replies 13 upvotes jobs
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