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Jamesburg, New Jersey

Introduction to Jamesburg, New Jersey

Jamesburg, New Jersey, in Middlesex county, is 5 miles SW of Old Bridge, New Jersey and 30 miles SW of Newark, New Jersey. As of the year 2000 census, 6,025 people lived in Jamesburg.

Jamesburg History

Jamesburg was originally inhabited by the Leni Lenape Native Americans. In the late 17th century, settlers began to arrive into the area in high volume. Reverend David Brainerd established an Indian mission, Bethel, in the area in 1746. It was formally incorporated in 1915. The community was named in honor of local business owner James Buckelew.

Jamesburg and nearby Attractions

  • Thompson Park
  • Jamesburg Historical Association
  • The Stone Museum
  • Staten Island Zoo
  • Historic Allaire Village
  • Zimmerli Art Museum

Things To Do In Jamesburg

Buckelew Park is home to the historic Lakeview Mansion. The Knights of Columbus Green Acres Park, Thompson Park, Tillie Davison Park and Veterans' Park have offer various recreational opportunities. Princeton Battlefield, Kuser Farm Mansion and the Albert Einstein House are some of the historical sites located nearby.

Jamesburg Transportation

John F. Kennedy International is the nearest major airport.

Jamesburg Higher Education

Rutgers University-New Brunswick, the College of New Jersey, Raritan Valley Community College, and Princeton University are all located nearby.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Jamesburg Low Property Crime
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Jamesburg Racial Diversity
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Jamesburg Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Jamesburg Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Jamesburg, NJ

Comparing Jamesburg 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
Racial Diversity98
Well-Paid Single Women96
Well-Paid Single Men95
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Male Share of the Population77
Age of the Population42
Female Share of the Population45
Senior Citizens33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size86
Portion of People Married75

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty97
Median Family Income86
People in Middle Class or Better85
College Educated Adults64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work89
Public Transportation Use83
Working at Home76
Short Commute Times36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
Housing Recently Built78
People Living Alone45
Affordability of Rents26
Affordability of Property Taxes27
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime108
Low Violent Crime75
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