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North Brunswick, NJ


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North Brunswick, New Jersey

North Brunswick, New Jersey, in Middlesex county, is 5 miles SW of Piscataway, New Jersey (center to center) and 25 miles SW of Newark, New Jersey. Part of the surrounding Middlesex - Somerset - Hunterdon metro area, the town is not an isolated town. North Brunswick is home to some 36,287 residents.

The People and Families of North Brunswick

In North Brunswick, about 52% of adults are married.

Approximately 37% of North Brunswick is non-white. If America is a melting pot of different peoples, then the town is very American.

The people of North Brunswick are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, North Brunswick had a median family income of $70,812.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($12,050) among 2004 Presidential candidates in North Brunswick. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

North Brunswick Housing

According to the 2000 census, 63% of the housing in North Brunswick was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the town have gone up relatively recently. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in North Brunswick, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon.

Commuting

In North Brunswick, 88% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 12%North Brunswick Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%North Brunswick Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%North Brunswick Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%North Brunswick Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%North Brunswick People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of North Brunswick, NJ

Comparing North 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
Well-Paid Single Men97
Well-Paid Single Women97
Male Share of the Population99
Racial Diversity99
Age of the Population62
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Senior Citizens32
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married64
Average Household Size64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better96
People Above Poverty95
Median Family Income86
College Educated Adults87

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use98
Walking and Biking to Work47
Working at Home23
Short Commute Times25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Housing Recently Built79
People Living Alone56
Affordability of Rents23
Affordability of Property Taxes15
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime83
Low Violent Crime84

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