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Metuchen, New Jersey, in Middlesex county, is 3 miles NE of Edison, New Jersey (center to center) and 16 miles SW of Newark, New Jersey. Part of the surrounding Middlesex - Somerset - Hunterdon metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Metuchen is home to some 12,840 residents.
In Metuchen, about 60% of adults are married.
In 2000, Metuchen had a median family income of $85,022. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Metuchen. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in the town.
John Kerry was the top money-getter ($19,650) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Metuchen. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.
According to the 2000 census, 81% of the housing in Metuchen was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the town as the average housing age is high.
In Metuchen, 76% of commuters drive to work. If you like the choice of taking public transportation instead of driving, take a look at Metuchen.
Metuchen strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):
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| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 3% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Metuchen to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):
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