Living in East Brunswick, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Brunswick · Census data 2020–2024
East Brunswick has 49,945 residents with a median age of 41.3. The median household income is $143,343 (38% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $521,900, the median rent is $2,045/month.
East Brunswick at a glance
- Population
- 49,945
- Median age
- 41.3State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $143,343State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $521,900State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $2,045/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 80%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 58.1%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is East Brunswick a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 38% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 5.8%.
Cons: Home values 15% higher than the state median; an average commute of 37 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in East Brunswick
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Brunswick the median home value is $521,900, 57% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,045 per month, which is 30% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,204 a month in housing costs.
East Brunswick median household income
The median household income in East Brunswick is $143,343 and the income per person is $59,710. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in East Brunswick: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 17,438
- Owner-occupied
- 80%
- Renter-occupied
- 20%
- Vacant
- 2.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.93
East Brunswick demographics
- Population
- 49,945
- Median age
- 41.3
- Under 18
- 24.8%
- 65 and older
- 17.2%
- Households
- 17,003
- Foreign-born
- 34.2%
- Veterans
- 2.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Brunswick ›
Education in East Brunswick
58.1% of adults 25 and older in East Brunswick have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 27.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Brunswick
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 23.5%
- Drive alone
- 59.9%
- Public transit
- 7.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.8%
East Brunswick vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Brunswick | 49,945 | $143,343 | $521,900 | $2,045 |
| Milltown | 7,059 | $140,960 | $458,800 | $1,204 |
| South River | 16,124 | $96,147 | $405,200 | $1,675 |
| Spotswood | 8,171 | $105,060 | $369,900 | $1,079 |
| Helmetta | 2,459 | $98,952 | $355,000 | $2,144 |
| North Brunswick | 44,375 | $120,764 | $431,500 | $2,117 |
| New Brunswick | 56,345 | $65,810 | $353,800 | $1,814 |
| Highland Park | 15,121 | $104,694 | $471,700 | $1,873 |
| Deans | 1,154 | $248,875 | $790,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in East Brunswick, NJ?
The median household income in East Brunswick is $143,343, 38% 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 East Brunswick?
The median home value in East Brunswick is $521,900, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in East Brunswick?
The median gross rent in East Brunswick is $2,045 per month, about 30% of household income.
Is East Brunswick, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 38% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 5.8%. Minuses: home values 15% higher than the state median; an average commute of 37 minutes.
What is the median age in East Brunswick?
The median age in East Brunswick is 41.3 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in East Brunswick?
The average commute to work in East Brunswick is 37 minutes; 23.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Brunswick?
The unemployment rate in East Brunswick is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Brunswick?
58.1% of adults in East Brunswick 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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