New Brunswick, NJ
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
55,992
Unemployment
6.9%
Poverty
36.1%
Median Home
$267,200
Median Income
$43,930
Median Rent
$1,524
New Brunswick SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
9
Affordability
3
Diversity
10
Safety
5
Amenities
10
Education
5
Commute
6
New Brunswick, NJ Crime Report
1,249
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,242.3
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-4.42%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
New Brunswick / 100k People |
New Jersey / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,249 | 2,242.3 | 1,353.6 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 285 | 511.7 | 195.4 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 4 | 7.2 | 3.7 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 78 | 140.0 | 49.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 190 | 341.1 | 127.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 964 | 1,730.7 | 1,158.2 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 136 | 244.2 | 146.2 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 752 | 1,350.1 | 896.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 76 | 136.4 | 115.7 | 246.0 |
New Brunswick, NJ Cost Of Living
117
New Brunswick's Overall Cost Of Living
New Brunswick's Overall Cost Of Living
1.2x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | New Brunswick | New Jersey | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 121 | 100 | |
| Services | 113 | 107 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 106 | 107 | 100 | |
| Health | 103 | 100 | 100 | |
| Housing | 142 | 160 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 107 | 106 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 102 | 98 | 100 | |
New Brunswick, NJ Photos
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Rankings for New Brunswick in New Jersey
Map Of New Brunswick, NJ
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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6
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7
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8
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9
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10
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Population over time in New Brunswick
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 55,992 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 56,084 | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 56,792 | 0.6% |
| 2017 | 56,427 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 56,338 | 1.0% |
| 2015 | 55,804 | 1.0% |
| 2014 | 55,275 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 55,151 | 1.2% |
| 2012 | 54,500 | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 53,933 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in New Brunswick
| Race | New Brunswick | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 27.3% | 54.7% | 60.1% |
| African American | 14.4% | 12.6% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 9.5% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.7% | 2.1% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 45.7% | 20.4% | 18.2% |
Gender in New Brunswick
| Gender | New Brunswick | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 51.1% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.5% | 48.9% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in New Brunswick for adults over 25
| Education | New Brunswick | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 21.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 13.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 27.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 12.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12.0% | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For New Brunswick, New Jersey
| Income | New Brunswick | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 14.3% | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.2% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.0% | 6.7% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.0% | 6.6% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.1% | 9.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.2% | 14.5% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.6% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.1% | 17.8% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.5% | 10.4% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.0% | 14.8% | 8.3% |
