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New Brunswick, NJ
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New Brunswick, NJ
At a Glance
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)
Is New Brunswick a Good Place to Live?
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 4.1% (14% 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 $436,243. 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 468 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 23% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,984/100K. The murder rate is 5.4/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.