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New Brunswick
  • Town in New Jersey
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New York City

New Brunswick

    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      C minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      C minus
    3. Housing
      D minus
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      C
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      C minus
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      C minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A
    New Brunswick is a town in New Jersey with a population of 55,671. New Brunswick is in Middlesex County. Living in New Brunswick offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In New Brunswick there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in New Brunswick and residents tend to be liberal.
    About New Brunswick...
    Population
    55,671
    Town near
    New York City
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $265,700
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,597
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      80%
    • Own
      20%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      341.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      7.2
      6.1
    • Rape
      23.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      140
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      244.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,350.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      136.4
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      30%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      8%
    • 55-64 years
      7%
    • 65+ years
      6%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      11%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      14%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      15%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      27%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      34%
      11%
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    Working in New Brunswick

    Jobs
    C minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $49,338
    National
    $69,021
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