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Dunellen, New Jersey

Introduction to Dunellen, New Jersey

Dunellen, New Jersey is 5 miles NW of Edison, New Jersey (center to center) and 18 miles SW of Newark, New Jersey. It is located in Middlesex county, and has a population of 6,823.

Dunellen History

The community of Dunellen was formed in 1867. Though the development of this area was related to the Elizabeth-Town & Somerville Railroad station, the railroad station was not named Dunellen until 1869. The Art Color factory, established in 1925, was the main industry in the area, and churned out 10,000,000 magazines every month. The factory was purchased by the W. F. Hall Printing Company of Chicago in 1931, and was in operation till 1968.

Dunellen and Nearby Attractions

  • Crane Phillips Living Museum
  • Albert Einstein House
  • Cheesequake State Park
  • Cora Hartshorn Arboretum & Bird Sanctuary
  • Staten Island Zoo
  • Reeves-Reed Arboretum

Things To Do In Dunellen

Middlesex County Museum, New Jersey Museum of Agriculture, Littell-Lord Farmhouse Museum, Hungarian Heritage Center, and Crane Phillips Living Museum have various artifacts and memorabilia which reflect the cultural and historical background of the region. The 18th century colonial estate, Buccleuch Mansion, is also close by. The Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park, which stretches for 70 miles along the canal, offers opportunities for fishing, boating, hiking, horseback riding, picnicking, and biking. Other popular attractions are the Reeves-Reed Arboretum, the Cora Hartshorn Arboretum & Bird Sanctuary, and the Staten Island Zoo.

Dunellen Transportation

Newark Liberty International Airport is the nearest major airport.

Dunellen Higher Education

Colleges close to Dunellen are Rutgers University, Devry Institute, Middlesex County College, and Drew University.

High Points

Dunellen strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 9%Dunellen Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Dunellen Public Transportation Use
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Dunellen Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Dunellen Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Dunellen People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Dunellen, NJ

Comparing Dunellen to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men97
Racial Diversity87
Well-Paid Single Women85
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Age of the Population53
Senior Citizens34
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size87
Portion of People Married65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
People in Middle Class or Better97
Median Family Income85
College Educated Adults64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use97
Walking and Biking to Work910
Working at Home87
Short Commute Times36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
People Living Alone46
Affordability of Rents26
Affordability of Property Taxes14
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12
Housing Recently Built12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime84
Low Violent Crime42
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