Rahway, New Jersey

Population 27,614

Rahway is located in Union County, NJ. The population is 27,614, making Rahway the 5th largest city in Union County.

There are 6 public schools in Rahway with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for Rahway is very low , and there are 9 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Rahway is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Rahway property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Rahway include Avenel, Winfield Township and Colonia.

Rahway Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average
  • No High School Diploma: 10.5%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 60.7%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 28.8%

Crime Rate

74.69% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 96
  • Violent Crimes: 106
  • Robbery: 33
  • Burglary: 83
  • Property Crime: 522
  • Larceny Theft: 343

Registered Offenders

75.93% Lower than national avg.
  • 9 offenders in Rahway
  • 3.26 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

233 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 1
  • Registered Polluters: 6
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 226

Unemployment

Very High 4.5%
  • New Jersey unemployment average: 3.7%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

6 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 6 K-12 public schools in Rahway, NJ and 3 private schools. Homefacts rates Rahway's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.
3 Private Schools

Education With Care For Young Children

Kiddie College

Stepping Stone Academy

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Rahway, NJ

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123 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Rahway, NJ issued 123 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 123 permits, 8 were issued for single family homes and 115 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Rahway, NJ issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,197
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,413
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,733
  • 3 Bedrooms: $2,187
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,550

Zip Codes

07065 07066 07067

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Environmental Hazards

233 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

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

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 32.98°
  • February 36.13°
  • March 44.77°
  • April 55.17°
  • May 64.36°
  • June 73.34°
  • July 79.95°
  • August 76.72°
  • September 69.82°
  • October 57.43°
  • November 47.12°
  • December 34.7°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Rahway, NJ

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Rahway, NJ: $66,457

Unemployment

Unemployment in Rahway is 4.5%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.7% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 39.42%
White Collar - 60.58%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Donald Payne Jr.

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

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2 Cemeteries view all

1 FCC Tower view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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