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East Windsor, New Jersey

Introduction to East Windsor, New Jersey

East Windsor, New Jersey, in Mercer county, is 11 miles SW of Old Bridge, New Jersey and 35 miles SW of Newark, New Jersey. The town is part of the Trenton metropolitan statistical area. About 24,919 people live in East Windsor.

East Windsor History

East Windsor was established in February of 1797 after the splitting of Windsor Township. It was officially incorporated in February of 1798. The area built its first post office in 1819. The Camden and Amboy Railroad companies started laying tracks through this area, connecting Bordentown with South Amboy in 1831. Within 2 years, passenger trains and freight cars began traveling through East Windsor.

East Windsor and nearby Attractions

  • Plainsboro Museum
  • Hightstown Historic District
  • Zephyr Gallery
  • Arts Council of Princeton
  • The University Chapel

Things To Do In East Windsor

The East Windsor Township offers high class recreational facilities that include beautiful parks, picnic areas, lakes, athletic fields, basketball courts, tennis courts and jogging paths. Moreover the nearby areas of Trenton, Princeton and New Brunswick are home to a wide variety of historical, cultural and recreational events.

East Windsor Transportation

Regular flights are available from Newark International Airport.

East Windsor Higher Education

One can pursue higher studies at the Princeton University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%East Windsor Well-Paid Single Women
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%East Windsor Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%East Windsor Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%East Windsor Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%East Windsor College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%East Windsor Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of East Windsor, NJ

Comparing East Windsor 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
Well-Paid Single Women108
Racial Diversity109
Well-Paid Single Men98
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Male Share of the Population77
Age of the Population42
Female Share of the Population44
Senior Citizens21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size75
Portion of People Married75

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults98
Median Family Income97
People in Middle Class or Better85
People Above Poverty85

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use108
Walking and Biking to Work77
Working at Home65
Short Commute Times13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
Housing Recently Built89
People Living Alone46
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
Affordability of Rents26
Affordability of Property Taxes14

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime96
Low Violent Crime87
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