Jamesburg, NJ

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):

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

Comparative Profile of Jamesburg, NJ

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Jamesburg Almanac

Jamesburg Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Jamesburg Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Jamesburg, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Jamesburg Public Libraries

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Jamesburg High Schools (2004)

MONROE TWP HIGH
1629 PERRINEVILLE ROAD
732-521-2882
Serves 1,229 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 11.5

Jamesburg Colleges

(List of All New Jersey Colleges)

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