At a Glance
Median Income
$60,248
$25,693 per capita
Home Value
$316,800
Zillow: $448,096
Median Rent
$1,790/mo
34.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
746/100K
2,723/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.0%
65.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
25.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
17.1% smoking rate
How New Brunswick Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New Brunswick's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is New Brunswick a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
New Brunswick residents earn a median household income of $60,248 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,693. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.4% 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 New Brunswick is $316,800 , 12% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $448,096. Median rent is $1,790/month, with 34.7% 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 1969.
Safety & Crime
New Brunswick reports 746 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 96% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,723/100K. The murder rate is 7.0/100K.
Education
24.0% of adults in New Brunswick hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
65.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Brunswick has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population55,744
Median Age24.5 yrs
Density10,659/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born36.5%
Veterans1.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$60,248
Per Capita$25,693
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty25.4%
County GDP$86,705M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,585
Housing
B+
Home Value$316,800
Rent$1,790
Ownership21.8%
Zillow$448,096
Housing Units16,887
Rent Burden34.7%
Crime
F
Violent746/100K
Property2,723/100K
Murder7.0/100K
Assault393/100K
Burglary302/100K
Health
Obesity41.6%
Diabetes16.9%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death5,499/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain49.5 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation66 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.0%
High School+65.9%
Graduate+10.9%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 53%
Commute25 min
Broadband84.5%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations20
Libraries32
Did You Know?
New Brunswick was founded in 1730.
The median home in New Brunswick was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
36.5% 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.