New Brunswick SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Crime in New Brunswick summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in New Brunswick. Key points include:
There were 1,904 total crimes in New Brunswick in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in New Brunswick is 3,325.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in New Brunswick is 698.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in New Brunswick is 2,626.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in New Brunswick is 56.91% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In New Brunswick Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
New Brunswick / 100k People |
New Jersey / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,904 | 3,325.2 | 1,645.1 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 400 | 698.6 | 217.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 9 | 15.7 | 2.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 159 | 277.7 | 49.3 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 206 | 359.8 | 148.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,504 | 2,626.7 | 1,427.3 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 168 | 293.4 | 145.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,237 | 2,160.4 | 1,119.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 99 | 172.9 | 162.6 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in New Brunswick summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in New Brunswick. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New Jersey. Key points include:
The cost of living in New Brunswick is 122 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in New Brunswick is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in New Brunswick is $442,984.
The median income in New Brunswick is $65,810.
New Brunswick's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In New Brunswick Comparison Table
| Living Expense | New Brunswick | New Jersey | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 122 | 125 | 100 |
| Services | 110 | 107 | 100 |
| Groceries | 114 | 113 | 100 |
| Health | 148 | 155 | 100 |
| Housing | 111 | 116 | 100 |
| Transportation | 113 | 112 | 100 |
| Utilities | 113 | 113 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
New Brunswick, NJ Weather
The average high in New Brunswick is 64.0° and the average low is 42.6°.
There are 78.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 47.7 inches of precipitation each year with 26.5 inches of snow.
| Stat | New Brunswick |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 64.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 42.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 78.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 47.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 26.5 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
New Brunswick, NJ Photos
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MAKE SURE TO LOCK THE DOORS AND WINDOWS IF YOU ARE GOING TO BE AWAY FOR MORE THAN A DAY OTHERWISE YOUR HOUSE WILL BE BROKEN INTO.
Rankings & Articles For New Brunswick
Locations Around New Brunswick
Map Of New Brunswick, NJ
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New Brunswick Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in New Brunswick
The current population in New Brunswick is 56,345. The population has increased 4.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 56,345 | 1.1% |
| 2023 | 55,744 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 55,718 | 0.1% |
| 2021 | 55,671 | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 55,992 | 0.1% |
| 2019 | 55,960 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 56,084 | -1.2% |
| 2017 | 56,792 | 0.6% |
| 2016 | 56,427 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 56,338 | 1.0% |
| 2014 | 55,804 | 1.0% |
| 2013 | 55,275 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 55,151 | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 54,500 | 1.1% |
| 2010 | 53,933 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in New Brunswick
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New Brunswick is:
22.8% White with 12,829 White residents.
11.6% African American with 6,558 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
7.9% Asian with 4,453 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.2% Other with 693 Other residents.
1.8% Two Or More with 1,035 Two Or More residents.
54.6% Hispanic with 30,777 Hispanic residents.
| Race | New Brunswick | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 22.8% | 50.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 11.6% | 12.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 7.9% | 10.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 1.8% | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 54.6% | 22.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in New Brunswick
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New Brunswick is 47.4% female with 26,719 female residents.
New Brunswick is 52.6% male with 29,625 male residents.
| Gender | New Brunswick | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.4% | 50.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 52.6% | 49.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in New Brunswick for adults over 25
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23.0% of adults in New Brunswick completed < 9th grade.
10.0% of adults in New Brunswick completed 9-12th grade.
29.0% of adults in New Brunswick completed high school / ged.
11.0% of adults in New Brunswick completed some college.
4.0% of adults in New Brunswick completed associate's degree.
13.0% of adults in New Brunswick completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in New Brunswick completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in New Brunswick completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in New Brunswick completed doctorate degree.
| Education | New Brunswick | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 23.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 11.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 26.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For New Brunswick, New Jersey
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12.3% of households in New Brunswick earn Less than $10,000.
5.2% of households in New Brunswick earn $10,000 to $14,999.
10.1% of households in New Brunswick earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.0% of households in New Brunswick earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.9% of households in New Brunswick earn $35,000 to $49,999.
10.2% of households in New Brunswick earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.0% of households in New Brunswick earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.8% of households in New Brunswick earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.7% of households in New Brunswick earn $150,000 to $199,999.
8.8% of households in New Brunswick earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | New Brunswick | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 12.3% | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.2% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.1% | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.0% | 5.1% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.9% | 7.6% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10.2% | 12.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.0% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.8% | 18.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.7% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.8% | 21.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
