Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
20%
East Brunswick, NJ
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,244
Population
49,785
Renter Mix
20% Rent
Small-town atmosphere minutes away from the Rutgers campus.
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Suburb
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Parks
East Brunswick sits along the southern shore of the Raritan River, close enough to New York City for commuting but far enough to enjoy suburban tranquility. This 23-square-mile township in Middlesex County balances accessible shopping corridors with sprawling parkland. Westons Mill Pond separates East Brunswick from Rutgers University in neighboring New Brunswick, putting world-class galleries, performance venues, and dining just minutes away. Route 18 and the New Jersey Turnpike provide easy regional access, while NJ Transit buses connect to New York Penn Station.
Renters find garden-style apartment communities, spacious townhomes, and low-rise buildings tucked into tree-lined settings. Options range from cozy studios to multi-bedroom townhomes. Incorporated in 1860, East Brunswick offers an established feel distinct from newer developments. Families appreciate the highly-rated school district, while Crystal Springs Family Waterpark and Tamarack Golf Course provide year-round recreation. The township's annual community day celebration draws residents together each summer, reinforcing the close-knit character that keeps people here. Shopping centers along Route 18 offer everyday conveniences, while downtown New Brunswick's restaurants and nightlife are just across the river. It's a grounded community where suburban comfort meets metropolitan convenience.
Explore the City
Here is an aerial of a typical street in South River, NJ. street.
Edward A. Grekoski Park has a calming lake for all to enjoy in South River, NJ.
The clock at the local town bank overlooks the downtown section of South River, NJ.
South River has quite a few throughways to be taken such as the GSP and NJ Turnpike.
Apartments now occupy what was once the worlds largest tobacco snuff mill in Helmetta.
Rest under the shady trees and read a book at Bicentennial Park.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$128,694
Average: $156,309
Education
21,996
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
26,556
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
East Brunswick has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
20%
Non-Renters
80%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
41%
Other Education
59%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in East Brunswick, NJ is $2,348 for a studio, $2,249 for one bedroom, $3,064 for two bedrooms, and $4,426 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in East Brunswick has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,249/month
770 Sq Ft
House
$4,109/month
1,136 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,495/month
762 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,020/month
776 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly East Brunswick, NJ is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Hatikvah International Charter School
Public
Grades K-8
595 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
361 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
176 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
355 Students
Public
Grades K-5
1,314 Students
Hatikvah International Charter School
Public
Grades K-8
595 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
2,002 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,036 Students
East Brunswick Vocational School
Public
Grades 9-12
733 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Giamarese Farm
- Beekman Road
- Ireland Brook Conservation Area
- Rutgers Gardens
- Jamesburg Park Conservation Area
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Newark Liberty International
- Trenton Mercer
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.