New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Rahway is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 29,748. Residents earn $90,852 per year, which is 21% above the national average.
Based on current data, Rahway receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Rahway offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Rahway is $90,852, 21% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 4.9%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in Rahway is $362,300, 29% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,764 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Rahway is below the national average at 181 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,092 per 100,000, 44% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 35.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Rahway experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches, including 26.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 69.5% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 30.5% |
| 128% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $90,852 |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $43,613 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,622 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $109,188 |
| Unemployment | 4.9% |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.9% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 16,571 |
| County GDP | $51,947M |
| Restaurants | 1,317 |
| Healthcare | 1,591 |
| Retail | 1,861 |
| Manufacturing | 523 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $13,532 |
| 287% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.74% |
| Commute Time | 32.4 min |
| Work from Home | 14.7% |
| Census Median | $362,300 |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $524,825 |
| Median List Price | $535,000 |
| Median List Price | $535,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $345 |
| Homes Sold | 10 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 103.2% |
| Price Drops | 7.7% |
| Inventory | 52 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,764 |
| 52% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,489 |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 53.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $13,532 |
| 287% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.74% |
| Obesity | 30.0% |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart Disease | 4.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.6% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| COPD | 4.4% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.4% |
| Depression | 14.6% |
| Mental Distress | 16.0% |
| Physical Distress | 11.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.1% |
| Premature Death | 6,477/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,591 |
| Total Violent | 181.4/100K |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 94.2/100K |
| Assault | 87.2/100K |
| Total Property | 1,091.6/100K |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 244.1/100K |
| Theft | 732.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 115.1/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 29 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 54.6°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.4 inches |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 26.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 18 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,628/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6072°N, 74.2805°W |
| County FIPS | 34039 |
Winner: Democrat by 24.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 35.6% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.6% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 7,628/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 9 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 9 |
| Public Libraries | 24 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,591 |
| Restaurants | 1,317 |
| Retail Stores | 1,861 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 29 |
| Avg Commute | 32.4 min |
| Work from Home | 14.7% |