Living in Rutgers University-Busch Campus, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rutgers University-Busch Campus · Census data 2020–2024
Rutgers University-Busch Campus has 5,920 residents with a median age of 20. The median rent is $2,197/month.
Rutgers University-Busch Campus at a glance
- Population
- 5,920
- Median age
- 20State: 40.1
- Median rent
- $2,197/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 0%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 87.7%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Rutgers University-Busch Campus a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 16 minutes; a poverty rate of 0%.
Cons: Unemployment of 10.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Rutgers University-Busch Campus
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rutgers University-Busch Campus the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $2,197 per month, which is 35.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in Rutgers University-Busch Campus: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 50
- Owner-occupied
- 0%
- Renter-occupied
- 100%
- Vacant
- 36%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.41
36% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Rutgers University-Busch Campus has many vacation and second homes.
Rutgers University-Busch Campus demographics
- Population
- 5,920
- Median age
- 20
- Under 18
- 1.4%
- 65 and older
- 0.2%
- Households
- 32
- Foreign-born
- 17.3%
- Veterans
- 0.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rutgers University-Busch Campus ›
Education in Rutgers University-Busch Campus
87.7% of adults 25 and older in Rutgers University-Busch Campus have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 45.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rutgers University-Busch Campus
- Unemployment rate
- 10.2%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 19.5%
- Drive alone
- 16.6%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 57.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 46.9%
Rutgers University-Busch Campus vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutgers University-Busch Campus | 5,920 | — | — | $2,197 |
| East Franklin | 11,070 | $115,458 | $385,900 | $2,056 |
| Piscataway | 61,297 | $127,832 | $449,900 | $2,024 |
| Somerset | 22,720 | $121,028 | $438,800 | $2,121 |
| Highland Park | 15,121 | $104,694 | $471,700 | $1,873 |
| New Brunswick | 56,345 | $65,810 | $353,800 | $1,814 |
| Voorhees | 2,000 | $89,200 | $388,200 | $1,531 |
| Clyde | 129 | $108,750 | $444,400 | — |
| Middlebush | 2,049 | $156,938 | $502,100 | — |
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How much is rent in Rutgers University-Busch Campus?
The median gross rent in Rutgers University-Busch Campus is $2,197 per month, about 35.6% of household income.
Is Rutgers University-Busch Campus, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 16 minutes; a poverty rate of 0%. Minuses: unemployment of 10.2%.
What is the median age in Rutgers University-Busch Campus?
The median age in Rutgers University-Busch Campus is 20 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Rutgers University-Busch Campus?
The average commute to work in Rutgers University-Busch Campus is 16 minutes; 19.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rutgers University-Busch Campus?
The unemployment rate in Rutgers University-Busch Campus is 10.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rutgers University-Busch Campus?
87.7% of adults in Rutgers University-Busch Campus 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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