Living in South Brunswick, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Brunswick · Census data 2020–2024
South Brunswick has 47,137 residents with a median age of 41.8. The median household income is $150,933 (46% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $582,700, the median rent is $1,935/month.
South Brunswick at a glance
- Population
- 47,137
- Median age
- 41.8State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $150,933State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $582,700State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,935/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 76.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 68.9%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is South Brunswick a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 46% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 5.3%; a poverty rate of 4.5%.
Cons: Home values 28% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in South Brunswick
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Brunswick the median home value is $582,700, 75% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,935 per month, which is 24.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,481 a month in housing costs.
South Brunswick median household income
The median household income in South Brunswick is $150,933 and the income per person is $68,610. 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in South Brunswick: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 16,993
- Owner-occupied
- 76.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.1%
- Vacant
- 1.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.81
South Brunswick demographics
- Population
- 47,137
- Median age
- 41.8
- Under 18
- 23.2%
- 65 and older
- 14.5%
- Households
- 16,770
- Foreign-born
- 42.2%
- Veterans
- 2.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Brunswick ›
Education in South Brunswick
68.9% of adults 25 and older in South Brunswick have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 33.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Brunswick
- Unemployment rate
- 5.3%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 28.1%
- Drive alone
- 58.8%
- Public transit
- 4.9%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.5%
South Brunswick vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Brunswick | 47,137 | $150,933 | $582,700 | $1,935 |
| Dayton | 7,952 | $151,902 | $496,600 | $2,199 |
| Deans | 1,154 | $248,875 | $790,200 | — |
| Monmouth Junction | 9,141 | $133,585 | $552,900 | $1,935 |
| Kendall Park | 10,011 | $165,958 | $590,300 | $1,928 |
| Heathcote | 7,717 | $141,295 | $567,500 | $1,623 |
| Forsgate | 2,102 | $239,097 | $692,800 | — |
| Princeton Meadows | 15,561 | $131,213 | $665,700 | $2,010 |
| Franklin Park | 13,211 | $114,946 | $336,600 | $2,157 |
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What is the median household income in South Brunswick, NJ?
The median household income in South Brunswick is $150,933, 46% 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 Brunswick?
The median home value in South Brunswick is $582,700, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in South Brunswick?
The median gross rent in South Brunswick is $1,935 per month, about 24.3% of household income.
Is South Brunswick, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 46% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 5.3%; a poverty rate of 4.5%. Minuses: home values 28% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in South Brunswick?
The median age in South Brunswick is 41.8 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in South Brunswick?
The average commute to work in South Brunswick is 34 minutes; 28.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Brunswick?
The unemployment rate in South Brunswick is 5.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Brunswick?
68.9% of adults in South 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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