Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
19%
Iselin
Iselin, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,260
Population
19,894
Renter Mix
43% Rent
A New Jersey suburb with style
Commutes
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NYC
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Metropark
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Schools
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Family-Friendly
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Parks
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Walkable
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Mass Transit
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Part of New Jersey's Woodbridge Township, Iselin is a cozy suburban community with a twist -- many of the businesses downtown feature Indian cuisine and clothing, such as the Saree Bazar, Indian Couture, Khajana Boutique, Kandahar Restaurant, and Ali Babba Sweets & Restaurant. In addition to being a popular dining and shopping destination, Iselin is home to the popular Merrill Park. Located along the Rahway River, the park covers 179 acres and includes three playgrounds, the Woodbridge Township Progressive Playground, ball fields, basketball courts, four tennis courts, and picnic areas. Ideal for commuters, Iselin is home to the Metropark Station, an Amtrak train station. This commuter train takes residents to Manhattan and Philadelphia in less than an hour. Metropark is one of the busiest stations in New Jersey, with more than 6,000 people passing through the station every day. Residents don't have to commute, however; several businesses are located near the Metropark, including BASF Corporation and Medidata Solutions. Those with children are also moving to Iselin, known for its excellent schools and outstanding test scores, well above the state averages.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$112,533
Average: $136,285
Education
8,189
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
10,528
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Iselin has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
43%
Non-Renters
57%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
38%
Other Education
62%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Iselin, NJ is $2,345 for a studio, $2,260 for one bedroom, $2,714 for two bedrooms, and $3,241 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Iselin has decreased by -1.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,260/month
842 Sq Ft
House
$3,520/month
480 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,490/month
460 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Merrill Park
- Edison Park
- Fords Park
- Roosevelt Park
- William Warren Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Newark Liberty International
- LaGuardia
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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.