Living in Metuchen, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Metuchen · Census data 2020–2024
Metuchen has 15,144 residents with a median age of 39.1. The median household income is $158,052 (53% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $604,300, the median rent is $2,078/month.
Metuchen at a glance
- Population
- 15,144
- Median age
- 39.1State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $158,052State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $604,300State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $2,078/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 74.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 67.1%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is Metuchen a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 53% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 3.6%.
Cons: Home values 33% higher than the state median; an average commute of 38 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Metuchen
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Metuchen the median home value is $604,300, 82% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,078 per month, which is 27.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,411 a month in housing costs.
Metuchen median household income
The median household income in Metuchen is $158,052 and the income per person is $71,224. 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Metuchen: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,627
- Owner-occupied
- 74.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.4%
- Vacant
- 3.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 2.78
Metuchen demographics
- Population
- 15,144
- Median age
- 39.1
- Under 18
- 27.1%
- 65 and older
- 14.9%
- Households
- 5,450
- Foreign-born
- 17.2%
- Veterans
- 2.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Metuchen ›
Education in Metuchen
67.1% of adults 25 and older in Metuchen have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 32% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Metuchen
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 26.9%
- Drive alone
- 48.5%
- Public transit
- 15.7%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.6%
Metuchen vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metuchen | 15,144 | $158,052 | $604,300 | $2,078 |
| Menlo Park Terrace | 3,062 | $110,278 | $427,400 | $1,971 |
| Fords | 12,771 | $115,861 | $438,000 | $1,913 |
| Edison | 108,164 | $125,145 | $496,900 | $1,974 |
| Iselin | 19,551 | $109,500 | $426,800 | $2,113 |
| South Plainfield | 24,473 | $130,239 | $470,900 | $2,107 |
| Hopelawn | 3,496 | $113,242 | $372,100 | $1,272 |
| Woodbridge | 104,355 | $108,928 | $433,000 | $1,959 |
| Colonia | 18,587 | $122,713 | $493,100 | $2,047 |
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What is the median household income in Metuchen, NJ?
The median household income in Metuchen is $158,052, 53% 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 Metuchen?
The median home value in Metuchen is $604,300, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Metuchen?
The median gross rent in Metuchen is $2,078 per month, about 27.1% of household income.
Is Metuchen, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 53% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 3.6%. Minuses: home values 33% higher than the state median; an average commute of 38 minutes.
What is the median age in Metuchen?
The median age in Metuchen is 39.1 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Metuchen?
The average commute to work in Metuchen is 38 minutes; 26.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Metuchen?
The unemployment rate in Metuchen is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Metuchen?
67.1% of adults in Metuchen 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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