Living in South Bound Brook, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Bound Brook · Census data 2020–2024
South Bound Brook has 4,867 residents with a median age of 36. The median household income is $112,961 (9% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $359,000, the median rent is $1,778/month.
South Bound Brook at a glance
- Population
- 4,867
- Median age
- 36State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $112,961State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $359,000State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,778/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 57.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.9%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is South Bound Brook a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 9% higher than the New Jersey median; home values 21% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
Cons: Unemployment of 7.2%; a poverty rate of 13.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in South Bound Brook
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Bound Brook the median home value is $359,000, 8% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,778 per month, which is 43.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,611 a month in housing costs.
South Bound Brook median household income
The median household income in South Bound Brook is $112,961 and the income per person is $38,622. 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in South Bound Brook: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,850
- Owner-occupied
- 57.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.1%
- Vacant
- 3.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.72
South Bound Brook demographics
- Population
- 4,867
- Median age
- 36
- Under 18
- 22.2%
- 65 and older
- 13.1%
- Households
- 1,780
- Foreign-born
- 22.6%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Bound Brook ›
Education in South Bound Brook
23.9% of adults 25 and older in South Bound Brook have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Bound Brook
- Unemployment rate
- 7.2%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 10.4%
- Drive alone
- 62.6%
- Public transit
- 6.8%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.3%
South Bound Brook vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bound Brook | 4,867 | $112,961 | $359,000 | $1,778 |
| Bound Brook | 12,219 | $90,571 | $397,100 | $1,973 |
| Franklin Center | 6,646 | $157,212 | $612,000 | $2,748 |
| Middlesex | 14,645 | $105,000 | $446,400 | $1,416 |
| Finderne | 6,489 | $118,064 | $413,400 | $2,114 |
| Weston | 2,105 | $83,197 | $548,800 | — |
| Manville | 10,921 | $93,333 | $354,300 | $1,844 |
| Somerset | 22,720 | $121,028 | $438,800 | $2,121 |
| Piscataway | 61,297 | $127,832 | $449,900 | $2,024 |
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What is the median household income in South Bound Brook, NJ?
The median household income in South Bound Brook is $112,961, 9% 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 South Bound Brook?
The median home value in South Bound Brook is $359,000, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in South Bound Brook?
The median gross rent in South Bound Brook is $1,778 per month, about 43.9% of household income.
Is South Bound Brook, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 9% higher than the New Jersey median; home values 21% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes. Minuses: unemployment of 7.2%; a poverty rate of 13.1%.
What is the median age in South Bound Brook?
The median age in South Bound Brook is 36 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in South Bound Brook?
The average commute to work in South Bound Brook is 26 minutes; 10.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Bound Brook?
The unemployment rate in South Bound Brook is 7.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Bound Brook?
23.9% of adults in South Bound Brook 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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