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South Bound Brook, NJ


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South Bound Brook, New Jersey

South Bound Brook, New Jersey, in Somerset county, is 6 miles W of Edison, New Jersey (center to center) and 22 miles SW of Newark, New Jersey. As of the year 2000 census, 4,492 people lived in South Bound Brook.

The People and Families of South Bound Brook

In South Bound Brook, about 48% of adults are married. Large families and residences are common here.

Approximately 22% of South Bound Brook is non-white. A diverse population is one of the features of South Bound Brook.

The town is noted for its large share of males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, South Bound Brook had a median family income of $58,214.

South Bound Brook Housing

An estimated 58% of living spaces in South Bound Brook are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Living alone is quite feasible in the town, with the choice of small rental properties there.

Commuting

In South Bound Brook, 92% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, South Bound Brook is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle).

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophySouth Bound Brook Racial Diversity
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophySouth Bound Brook Low Property Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%South Bound Brook Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%South Bound Brook Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%South Bound Brook Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 12%South Bound Brook Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%South Bound Brook Well-Paid Single Women
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%South Bound Brook Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of South Bound Brook, NJ

Comparing South Bound Brook 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
Racial Diversity109
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men105
Well-Paid Single Women93
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Age of the Population32
Senior Citizens23
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size97
Portion of People Married54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income93
People in Middle Class or Better83
People Above Poverty84
College Educated Adults83

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use93
Walking and Biking to Work99
Short Commute Times59
Working at Home32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone46
Housing Recently Built34
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
Affordability of Rents15
Affordability of Property Taxes14

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime76
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