Rutgers University-Busch Campus, NJ
At a Glance
Median Income
$118,750
$11,780 per capita
Median Rent
$2,031/mo
26.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
88.4%
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
17.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.8%
12.8% smoking rate
How Rutgers University-Busch Campus Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rutgers University-Busch Campus's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rutgers University-Busch Campus a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rutgers University-Busch Campus residents earn a median household income of $118,750 , which is 58% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $11,780. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 25,382 business establishments, including 1,863 restaurants.
Education
88.4% of adults in Rutgers University-Busch Campus hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(162% above the national average).
98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rutgers University-Busch Campus 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
Population5,747
Median Age19.9 yrs
Density4,711/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born22.2%
Veterans0.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$118,750
Per Capita$11,780
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty17.4%
County GDP$86,705M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,585
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$2,031
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$563,690
Housing Units134
Rent Burden26.4%
Health
Obesity28.8%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death5,499/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain49.5 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation73 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+88.4%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+44.5%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 53%
Commute20 min
Broadband59.4%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries32
Did You Know?
The median home in Rutgers University-Busch Campus was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
1.2% of the population has a disability.
22.2% 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.