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Rahway, New Jersey, in Union county, is 3 miles N of Woodbridge, New Jersey (center to center) and 10 miles SW of Newark, New Jersey. The city is considered part of the Newark metropolitan area. Rahway has a population of 26,500.
In Rahway, about 46% of adults are married.
Approximately 40% of Rahway is non-white. Rahway boasts a diverse population for New Jersey, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.
In 2000, Rahway had a median family income of $61,931.
In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Rahway ($2,950). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
About 63% of housing units in Rahway are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the city has been around for years.
In Rahway, 84% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Rahway to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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