Living in North Brunswick, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Brunswick · Census data 2020–2024
North Brunswick has 44,375 residents with a median age of 37.3. The median household income is $120,764 (17% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $431,500, the median rent is $2,117/month.
North Brunswick at a glance
- Population
- 44,375
- Median age
- 37.3State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $120,764State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $431,500State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $2,117/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 57.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 44.7%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is North Brunswick a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 17% higher than the New Jersey median; home values 5% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.9%.
Cons: Unemployment of 7.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in North Brunswick
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Brunswick the median home value is $431,500, 30% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,117 per month, which is 25.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,865 a month in housing costs.
North Brunswick median household income
The median household income in North Brunswick is $120,764 and the income per person is $49,422. 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in North Brunswick: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 15,530
- Owner-occupied
- 57.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.9%
- Vacant
- 2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.81
North Brunswick demographics
- Population
- 44,375
- Median age
- 37.3
- Under 18
- 22.8%
- 65 and older
- 13.1%
- Households
- 15,227
- Foreign-born
- 35.9%
- Veterans
- 2.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Brunswick ›
Education in North Brunswick
44.7% of adults 25 and older in North Brunswick have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 18.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Brunswick
- Unemployment rate
- 7.2%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 17.6%
- Drive alone
- 61%
- Public transit
- 5.5%
- Walk to work
- 3%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.3%
North Brunswick vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Brunswick | 44,375 | $120,764 | $431,500 | $2,117 |
| Voorhees | 2,000 | $89,200 | $388,200 | $1,531 |
| Milltown | 7,059 | $140,960 | $458,800 | $1,204 |
| East Franklin | 11,070 | $115,458 | $385,900 | $2,056 |
| Clyde | 129 | $108,750 | $444,400 | — |
| New Brunswick | 56,345 | $65,810 | $353,800 | $1,814 |
| Six Mile Run | 2,882 | $140,379 | $480,700 | $2,145 |
| Franklin Park | 13,211 | $114,946 | $336,600 | $2,157 |
| East Brunswick | 49,945 | $143,343 | $521,900 | $2,045 |
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What is the median household income in North Brunswick, NJ?
The median household income in North Brunswick is $120,764, 17% 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 North Brunswick?
The median home value in North Brunswick is $431,500, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in North Brunswick?
The median gross rent in North Brunswick is $2,117 per month, about 25.9% of household income.
Is North Brunswick, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 17% higher than the New Jersey median; home values 5% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.9%. Minuses: unemployment of 7.2%.
What is the median age in North Brunswick?
The median age in North Brunswick is 37.3 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in North Brunswick?
The average commute to work in North Brunswick is 29 minutes; 17.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Brunswick?
The unemployment rate in North Brunswick is 7.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Brunswick?
44.7% of adults in North 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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