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Sayreville, New Jersey

Introduction to Sayreville, New Jersey

Sayreville, New Jersey, in Middlesex county, is 3 miles N of Old Bridge, New Jersey and 21 miles SW of Newark, New Jersey. The town is located in the Middlesex - Somerset - Hunterdon metropolitan area. Sayreville has a population of 40,377.

Sayreville History

Sayreville was originally inhabited by Native Americans. It was first known as Roundabout, and later changed to Wood's Landing. During the 1870s, the town was renamed to Sayreville. It was named after the co-owner of Sayre & Fisher Brick Company, James R. Sayre, Jr. of Newark. On April 6, 1876, it was incorporated as a township. The Morgan Inn is one of the oldest buildings of the town and originally belonged to the Morgans, who were related to famous pirate, Captain Henry Morgan.

Sayreville and nearby Attractions

  • Capik Nature Preserve
  • Middlesex County Museum
  • East Brunswick Museum
  • Cheesequake State Park
  • Skate Park

Things To Do In Sayreville

There are many interesting things to do in Sayreville. You can visit the local parks or the nature preserve for a family day trip. The town also includes a softball complex, sports fields and a skate park. Apart from these, the Recreation Department organizes a number of events and programs on a regular basis.

Sayreville Transportation

The nearest major airport is Newark Liberty International Airport.

Sayreville Higher Education

Middlesex County College provides higher education facilities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Sayreville Public Transportation Use
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Sayreville Low Property Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Sayreville People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Sayreville, NJ

Comparing Sayreville 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 Men85
Well-Paid Single Women85
Male Share of the Population77
Racial Diversity78
Age of the Population73
Senior Citizens65
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Female Share of the Population44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married86
Average Household Size76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better96
People Above Poverty85
Median Family Income85
College Educated Adults65

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use98
Walking and Biking to Work25
Working at Home12
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Housing Recently Built58
People Living Alone45
Affordability of Rents36
Affordability of Property Taxes27
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime95
Low Violent Crime84
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