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East Brunswick, New Jersey

Introduction to East Brunswick, New Jersey

East Brunswick, New Jersey, in Middlesex county, is 2 miles W of Old Bridge, New Jersey and 24 miles SW of Newark, New Jersey. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Middlesex - Somerset - Hunterdon metropolitan area. East Brunswick contains a population of approximately 46,756.

East Brunswick History

This region was originally occupied by the Native American tribe of Lenape. Modern settlers arrived around 1600. The area of East Brunswick as we know it was incorporated in 1860. It began growing rapidly from the 1930s with road construction and large scale housing taking place in the area.

East Brunswick and nearby Attractions

  • Middlesex County Fairgrounds
  • Halls Corners
  • Tamarack County Golf Course
  • Jamesburg County Park Conservation Area
  • East Brunswick Museum Corporation

Things To Do In East Brunswick

The town has more than 50 acres of open spaces and parkland, which provide for a wide array of recreational activities. The parks have facilities for playing basketball, baseball, tennis, soccer and roller skating. Furthermore, one can visit the lakes, nature trails and rivers where to indulge in fishing, swimming and boating.

East Brunswick Transportation

Air transportation is available from Newark Liberty International Airport.

East Brunswick Higher Education

The Middlesex County College is the local institution for higher education.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%East Brunswick Low Violent Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%East Brunswick Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%East Brunswick People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%East Brunswick Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%East Brunswick Public Transportation Use
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%East Brunswick College Educated Adults
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%East Brunswick Low Property Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%East Brunswick Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%East Brunswick Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of East Brunswick, NJ

Comparing East Brunswick 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
Age of the Population97
Well-Paid Single Men96
Well-Paid Single Women96
Racial Diversity68
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population55
Senior Citizens54
Children Under 5 Years Old34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better108
People Above Poverty108
Median Family Income108
College Educated Adults99

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Working at Home76
Walking and Biking to Work46
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built69
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35
Affordability of Rents24
People Living Alone23
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12
Affordability of Property Taxes13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime107
Low Property Crime95

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