At a Glance
Median Income
$90,852
$43,613 per capita
Home Value
$362,300
Zillow: $524,825
Median Rent
$1,764/mo
31.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
106/100K
522/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.6%
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.0%
11.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
271 sunny days/yr
How Rahway Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rahway's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rahway a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rahway residents earn a median household income of $90,852 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,613. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 16,571 business establishments, including 1,317 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rahway is $362,300 , 29% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $524,825. Median rent is $1,764/month, with 31.0% 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 1961.
Safety & Crime
Rahway reports 106 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 522/100K. The murder rate is 3.3/100K.
Education
35.6% of adults in Rahway hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% above the national average).
89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rahway has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population29,748
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density7,628/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$90,852
Per Capita$43,613
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$51,947M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,622
Housing
A
Home Value$362,300
Rent$1,764
Ownership53.4%
Zillow$524,825
Housing Units12,774
Rent Burden31.0%
Crime
F
Violent106/100K
Property522/100K
Murder3.3/100K
Assault67/100K
Burglary83/100K
Health
Obesity30.0%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking11.3%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death6,477/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain50.4 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation18 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.6%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+13.0%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 61%
Commute32 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed183 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries24
Did You Know?
The median home in Rahway was built in 1961.
10.9% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 183 Mbps.
There are 1,317 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.
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