Metuchen, NJ
Living in Metuchen
Bikeability82
Walkability77
Commute9
Public Transit87
Affordability6
Public Safety88
Airports95
Hospitals6
Colleges84
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Schools83
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Residents
14kPopulation+617 (2010–19)
41 y Median Age
62%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
73%Family Households+5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years32%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian17%
Black6%
Caucasian66%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial3%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate14%
Some College20%
Bachelor's degree30%
Graduate degree32%
Households
Family household73%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$129kMedian Household Income+$34k (2010–19)
96%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
41 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K6%
$25K to $49K11%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K or more26%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector71%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance2%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts64%
Sales and office17%
Service11%
Commute
Car, truck, or van69%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation20%
Taxicab1%
Walked3%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$437kMedian Home Value+$34k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$1.4kMedian Monthly Rent+$233 (2010–19)
73%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached10%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195926%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier19%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K24%
$400K to $499K23%
$500K to $749K29%
$750K to $999K5%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity7%
Fuel oil, kerosene10%
LP gas1%
Utility gas81%
Crime
Violent Crime in Metuchen
United States45
New Jersey50
New York Metro Area43
Middlesex County17
Property Crime in Metuchen
United States48
New Jersey32
New York Metro Area27
Middlesex County24
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (61%)(36%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton62%
Donald Trump34%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 4 | 7 |
| Feb | 33 | 3 | 8 |
| Mar | 40 | 4 | 4 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 35 | 4 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Metuchen
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding61
Tornado6
Coastal Flooding33
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Metuchen, NJ
Private Schools
Private Schools near Metuchen, NJ
Apple Montessori of Metuchen
0 miles, SW
St Francis Cathedral School
0 miles, N
Precious Gems Montessori
0 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Metuchen, NJ
Rabbi Jacob Joseph School
3 miles, SW
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
5 miles, SW
Yeshiva Gedolah Tiferes Boruch
7 miles, NW
DeVry University-New Jersey
7 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Metuchen, NJ
Jfk Medical Center
1 miles, NE
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
6 miles, SW
Children's Specialized Hospital
6 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Metuchen, NJ
Newark Liberty International Airport
15 miles, NE
Trenton Mercer Airport
30 miles, SW
Laguardia Airport
30 miles, NE
John F Kennedy International Airport
31 miles, E