Six Mile Run, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Middlesex County County

4.9 /5.0
A+ Excellent
3,185 Population 426/sq mi density
$141,181 Median Income $65,433 per capita
$495,200 Home Value $418,724 Zillow
$1,972 Median Rent 24.4% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$141,181 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$495,200 home value, $1,972/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
66.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Six Mile Run, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$141,181
88% above
$65,433 per capita
Home Value
$495,200
76% above
Zillow: $418,724
Median Rent
$1,972/mo
70% above
24.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
66.8%
98% above
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
56% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.2%
18% below
7.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Six Mile Run Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Six Mile Run's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
188%
Home Value
176%
Rent
170%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
198%
Unemployment
44%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Six Mile Run a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Six Mile Run residents earn a median household income of $141,181 , which is 88% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $65,433. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Six Mile Run is $495,200 , 76% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $418,724. Median rent is $1,972/month, with 24.4% 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 1986.

Education

66.8% of adults in Six Mile Run hold a bachelor's degree or higher (98% above the national average). 91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Six Mile Run 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 49.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population3,185
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density426/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born49.2%
Veterans2.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$141,181
Per Capita$65,433
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$86,705M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,585

Housing

A+
Home Value$495,200
Rent$1,972
Ownership64.5%
Zillow$418,724
Housing Units1,468
Rent Burden24.4%

Health

Obesity26.2%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking7.1%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death5,499/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain49.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation60 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+66.8%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+35.6%
School Score6.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 53%
Commute37 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries32

Did You Know?

The median home in Six Mile Run was built in 1986.
21.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
49.2% 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.