Living in New Brunswick, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of New Brunswick · Census data 2020–2024
New Brunswick has 56,345 residents with a median age of 24.8. The median household income is $65,810 (36% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $353,800, the median rent is $1,814/month.
New Brunswick at a glance
- Population
- 56,345
- Median age
- 24.8State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $65,810State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $353,800State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,814/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 21.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.4%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is New Brunswick a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 22% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 8.1%; a poverty rate of 32%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in New Brunswick
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In New Brunswick the median home value is $353,800, 6% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,814 per month, which is 35.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,195 a month in housing costs.
New Brunswick median household income
The median household income in New Brunswick is $65,810 and the income per person is $25,416. 32% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in New Brunswick: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 16,854
- Owner-occupied
- 21.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 78.6%
- Vacant
- 7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 3.13
New Brunswick demographics
- Population
- 56,345
- Median age
- 24.8
- Under 18
- 21.5%
- 65 and older
- 6.4%
- Households
- 15,676
- Foreign-born
- 39.9%
- Veterans
- 1.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of New Brunswick ›
Education in New Brunswick
23.4% of adults 25 and older in New Brunswick have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 10.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in New Brunswick
- Unemployment rate
- 8.1%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 11%
- Drive alone
- 40.9%
- Public transit
- 4.6%
- Walk to work
- 14.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.1%
New Brunswick vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Brunswick | 56,345 | $65,810 | $353,800 | $1,814 |
| Highland Park | 15,121 | $104,694 | $471,700 | $1,873 |
| East Franklin | 11,070 | $115,458 | $385,900 | $2,056 |
| Voorhees | 2,000 | $89,200 | $388,200 | $1,531 |
| Milltown | 7,059 | $140,960 | $458,800 | $1,204 |
| North Brunswick | 44,375 | $120,764 | $431,500 | $2,117 |
| Somerset | 22,720 | $121,028 | $438,800 | $2,121 |
| Clyde | 129 | $108,750 | $444,400 | — |
| Piscataway | 61,297 | $127,832 | $449,900 | $2,024 |
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What is the median household income in New Brunswick, NJ?
The median household income in New Brunswick is $65,810, 36% lower 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 New Brunswick?
The median home value in New Brunswick is $353,800, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in New Brunswick?
The median gross rent in New Brunswick is $1,814 per month, about 35.2% of household income.
Is New Brunswick, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 22% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 8.1%; a poverty rate of 32%.
What is the median age in New Brunswick?
The median age in New Brunswick is 24.8 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in New Brunswick?
The average commute to work in New Brunswick is 23 minutes; 11% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in New Brunswick?
The unemployment rate in New Brunswick is 8.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is New Brunswick?
23.4% of adults in New 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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