Living in Branchburg, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Branchburg · Census data 2020–2024
Branchburg has 15,140 residents with a median age of 47.8. The median household income is $168,832 (63% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $610,800, the median rent is $2,268/month.
Branchburg at a glance
- Population
- 15,140
- Median age
- 47.8State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $168,832State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $610,800State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $2,268/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 83.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 66.3%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Branchburg a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 63% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.8%.
Cons: Home values 34% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Branchburg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Branchburg the median home value is $610,800, 84% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,268 per month, which is 24.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,399 a month in housing costs.
Branchburg median household income
The median household income in Branchburg is $168,832 and the income per person is $75,883. 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Branchburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,843
- Owner-occupied
- 83.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.8%
- Vacant
- 2.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.66
Branchburg demographics
- Population
- 15,140
- Median age
- 47.8
- Under 18
- 18.9%
- 65 and older
- 15.9%
- Households
- 5,673
- Foreign-born
- 15.1%
- Veterans
- 3.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Branchburg ›
Education in Branchburg
66.3% of adults 25 and older in Branchburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 29.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Branchburg
- Unemployment rate
- 6.5%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 19.1%
- Drive alone
- 71.9%
- Public transit
- 1.4%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 97%
Branchburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branchburg | 15,140 | $168,832 | $610,800 | $2,268 |
| Neshanic Station | 5,640 | $221,395 | $770,300 | $2,144 |
| Bradley Gardens | 14,165 | $177,849 | $546,300 | $2,670 |
| Flagtown | 930 | $229,612 | $689,000 | — |
| Readington | 16,278 | $157,625 | $549,100 | $1,813 |
| Raritan | 8,368 | $107,672 | $456,900 | $2,112 |
| Neshanic | 626 | $166,250 | $540,300 | — |
| Bridgewater Center | 6,505 | $205,595 | $703,700 | $2,662 |
| Hillsborough | 44,091 | $154,031 | $547,600 | $2,396 |
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What is the median household income in Branchburg, NJ?
The median household income in Branchburg is $168,832, 63% higher than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Branchburg?
The median home value in Branchburg is $610,800, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Branchburg?
The median gross rent in Branchburg is $2,268 per month, about 24.8% of household income.
Is Branchburg, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 63% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.8%. Minuses: home values 34% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.5%.
What is the median age in Branchburg?
The median age in Branchburg is 47.8 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Branchburg?
The average commute to work in Branchburg is 30 minutes; 19.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Branchburg?
The unemployment rate in Branchburg is 6.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Branchburg?
66.3% of adults in Branchburg have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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