Living in Iselin, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Iselin · Census data 2020–2024
Iselin has 19,551 residents with a median age of 38.5. The median household income is $109,500 (6% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $426,800, the median rent is $2,113/month.
Iselin at a glance
- Population
- 19,551
- Median age
- 38.5State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $109,500State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $426,800State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $2,113/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 65.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 53.7%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Iselin a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 6% higher than the New Jersey median; home values 6% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 7.9%.
Cons: An average commute of 35 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Iselin
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Iselin the median home value is $426,800, 28% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,113 per month, which is 29.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,522 a month in housing costs.
Iselin median household income
The median household income in Iselin is $109,500 and the income per person is $45,254. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Iselin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,738
- Owner-occupied
- 65.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.7%
- Vacant
- 3.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 3.00
Iselin demographics
- Population
- 19,551
- Median age
- 38.5
- Under 18
- 20.8%
- 65 and older
- 16.1%
- Households
- 6,512
- Foreign-born
- 50.4%
- Veterans
- 2.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Iselin ›
Education in Iselin
53.7% of adults 25 and older in Iselin have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 24.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Iselin
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 20.8%
- Drive alone
- 55%
- Public transit
- 12.4%
- Walk to work
- 3.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.6%
Iselin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iselin | 19,551 | $109,500 | $426,800 | $2,113 |
| Menlo Park Terrace | 3,062 | $110,278 | $427,400 | $1,971 |
| Colonia | 18,587 | $122,713 | $493,100 | $2,047 |
| Woodbridge | 104,355 | $108,928 | $433,000 | $1,959 |
| Fords | 12,771 | $115,861 | $438,000 | $1,913 |
| Avenel | 17,121 | $101,670 | $401,000 | $1,906 |
| Metuchen | 15,144 | $158,052 | $604,300 | $2,078 |
| Hopelawn | 3,496 | $113,242 | $372,100 | $1,272 |
| Rahway | 30,109 | $91,461 | $386,400 | $1,845 |
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What is the median household income in Iselin, NJ?
The median household income in Iselin is $109,500, 6% 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 Iselin?
The median home value in Iselin is $426,800, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Iselin?
The median gross rent in Iselin is $2,113 per month, about 29.9% of household income.
Is Iselin, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 6% higher than the New Jersey median; home values 6% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 7.9%. Minuses: an average commute of 35 minutes.
What is the median age in Iselin?
The median age in Iselin is 38.5 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Iselin?
The average commute to work in Iselin is 35 minutes; 20.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Iselin?
The unemployment rate in Iselin is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Iselin?
53.7% of adults in Iselin 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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