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South Bound Brook, NJ
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South Bound Brook, NJ
At a Glance
How South Bound Brook Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Bound Brook's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is South Bound Brook a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
South Bound Brook residents earn a median household income of $102,019 , which is 36% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,783. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,950 business establishments, including 823 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in South Bound Brook is $345,300 , 22% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $443,309. Median rent is $1,822/month, with 39.2% 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 1963.
Safety & Crime
South Bound Brook reports 22 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 941/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
24.0% of adults in South Bound Brook hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% below the national average). 88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Bound Brook has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.