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Crime in Rahway summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Rahway. Key points include:
There were 302 total crimes in Rahway in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Rahway is 989.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Rahway is 180.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Rahway is 809.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Rahway is -53.30% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Rahway Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Rahway / 100k People |
New Jersey / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 302 | 989.8 | 1,645.1 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 55 | 180.3 | 217.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 10 | 32.8 | 49.3 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 36 | 118.0 | 148.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 247 | 809.5 | 1,427.3 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 31 | 101.6 | 145.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 179 | 586.7 | 1,119.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 37 | 121.3 | 162.6 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Rahway summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Rahway. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New Jersey. Key points include:
The cost of living in Rahway is 118 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Rahway is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Rahway is $529,779.
The median income in Rahway is $91,461.
Rahway's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Rahway Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Rahway | New Jersey | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 118 | 125 | 100 |
| Services | 107 | 107 | 100 |
| Groceries | 111 | 113 | 100 |
| Health | 145 | 155 | 100 |
| Housing | 110 | 116 | 100 |
| Transportation | 111 | 112 | 100 |
| Utilities | 106 | 113 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Rahway, NJ Weather
The average high in Rahway is 64.0° and the average low is 44.7°.
There are 74.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 48.4 inches of precipitation each year with 24.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Rahway |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 64.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 44.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 74.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 48.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 24.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Rahway Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Rahway
The current population in Rahway is 30,109. The population has increased 11.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 30,109 | 1.2% |
| 2023 | 29,748 | 0.3% |
| 2022 | 29,664 | 0.3% |
| 2021 | 29,582 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 29,691 | 0.5% |
| 2019 | 29,543 | 0.6% |
| 2018 | 29,370 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 29,443 | 1.9% |
| 2016 | 28,884 | 0.8% |
| 2015 | 28,644 | 2.3% |
| 2014 | 27,994 | 1.1% |
| 2013 | 27,701 | 1.2% |
| 2012 | 27,369 | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 27,127 | 0.6% |
| 2010 | 26,968 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Rahway
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Rahway is:
29.3% White with 8,815 White residents.
30.8% African American with 9,277 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
5.7% Asian with 1,716 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.4% Other with 419 Other residents.
5.4% Two Or More with 1,629 Two Or More residents.
27.4% Hispanic with 8,253 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Rahway | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 29.3% | 50.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 30.8% | 12.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 5.7% | 10.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.4% | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 27.4% | 22.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in Rahway
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Rahway is 52.3% female with 15,752 female residents.
Rahway is 47.7% male with 14,357 male residents.
| Gender | Rahway | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 50.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.7% | 49.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Rahway for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Rahway completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Rahway completed 9-12th grade.
31.0% of adults in Rahway completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Rahway completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Rahway completed associate's degree.
22.0% of adults in Rahway completed bachelor's degree.
10.0% of adults in Rahway completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Rahway completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Rahway completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Rahway | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 22.0% | 26.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Rahway, New Jersey
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3.4% of households in Rahway earn Less than $10,000.
4.0% of households in Rahway earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.2% of households in Rahway earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.0% of households in Rahway earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.1% of households in Rahway earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.4% of households in Rahway earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.8% of households in Rahway earn $75,000 to $99,999.
20.1% of households in Rahway earn $100,000 to $149,999.
11.1% of households in Rahway earn $150,000 to $199,999.
11.9% of households in Rahway earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Rahway | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.4% | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.0% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.2% | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.0% | 5.1% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.1% | 7.6% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.4% | 12.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.8% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.1% | 18.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.1% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 11.9% | 21.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
