New Brunswick, New Jersey

Population 55,684

New Brunswick is located in Middlesex County, NJ. The population is 55,684, making New Brunswick the largest city in Middlesex County.

There are 13 public schools in New Brunswick with an average Homefacts rating of D. The total crime rate for New Brunswick is moderate , and there are 34 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in New Brunswick is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date New Brunswick property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near New Brunswick include Highland Park, East Franklin and Voorhees.

New Brunswick Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 39.5%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 40.6%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 19.9%

Crime Rate

1.31% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 116
  • Violent Crimes: 468
  • Robbery: 171
  • Burglary: 398
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

54.91% Lower than national avg.
  • 34 offenders in New Brunswick
  • 6.11 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

303 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 11
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 292

Unemployment

Moderate 3.2%
  • New Jersey unemployment average: 3.7%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 13 K-12 public schools in New Brunswick, NJ and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates New Brunswick's schools as Below Average, with an overall D rating.

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34 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in New Brunswick, NJ

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728 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of New Brunswick, NJ issued 728 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 728 permits, 9 were issued for single family homes and 719 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of New Brunswick, NJ issued 249 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 249 permits, 15 were issued for single family homes and 234 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,289
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,470
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,869
  • 3 Bedrooms: $2,310
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,571

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Environmental Hazards

303 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (385/400)
    New Brunswick, NJ has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    New Brunswick, NJ is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.03 Average
    New Brunswick, NJ is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 29.52°
  • February 32.98°
  • March 42.23°
  • April 52.23°
  • May 61.35°
  • June 70°
  • July 75.68°
  • August 72.8°
  • September 66.37°
  • October 56.25°
  • November 47.85°
  • December 34.63°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for New Brunswick, NJ

Earthquakes
New Brunswick, NJ has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
New Brunswick, NJ has a moderate risk of hurricanes.
Hail
New Brunswick, NJ has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
New Brunswick, NJ has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in New Brunswick, NJ: $40,428

Unemployment

Unemployment in New Brunswick is 3.2%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.7% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 60.49%
White Collar - 39.51%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Christopher Christie
  • Sen. Cory A. Booker
  • Sen. Robert Menendez

City Representatives

  • Frank Pallone Jr.

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

2 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Library view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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