At a Glance
Median Income
$98,629
$44,908 per capita
Home Value
$407,600
Zillow: $535,777
Median Rent
$1,641/mo
28.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
169/100K
1,262/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.8%
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.3%
11.1% smoking rate
How Sayreville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sayreville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sayreville 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
Sayreville residents earn a median household income of $98,629 , which is 31% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,908. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% 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 Sayreville is $407,600 , 45% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $535,777. Median rent is $1,641/month, with 28.0% 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 1974.
Safety & Crime
Sayreville reports 169 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,262/100K. The murder rate is 2.9/100K.
Education
36.8% of adults in Sayreville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% above the national average).
92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sayreville 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
Population45,237
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density2,858/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born33.2%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$98,629
Per Capita$44,908
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$86,705M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,585
Housing
A
Home Value$407,600
Rent$1,641
Ownership62.6%
Zillow$535,777
Housing Units17,390
Rent Burden28.0%
Crime
F
Violent169/100K
Property1,262/100K
Murder2.9/100K
Assault117/100K
Burglary175/100K
Health
Obesity31.3%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death5,499/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain49.5 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation26 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.8%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+11.4%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 53%
Commute32 min
Broadband93.3%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries32
Did You Know?
The median home in Sayreville was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
33.2% 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.