The Garden State Parkway connects Iselin residents to various destinations.
Paved walking paths go throughout Merrill Park in Iselin.
Discover tranquility in a suburban oasis at Merrill Park in Woodbridge, NJ.
Homes in Iselin, NJ feature spacious lawns and backyards.
NJ Transit station at Metropark links Iselin residents to destinations near and far.

Iselin, NJ Area Guide

Avg Rent

$2,258

Population

19,894

Renter Mix

43% Rent

A New Jersey suburb with style

Commutes NYC Metropark

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. Iselin also attracts renters looking for excellent schools with test scores well above the state averages.

Explore the City

Discover tranquility in a suburban oasis at Merrill Park in Woodbridge, NJ.

Homes in Iselin, NJ feature spacious lawns and backyards.

NJ Transit station at Metropark links Iselin residents to destinations near and far.

Iselin neighborhood is located within Woodbridge township in NJ.

Charming rows in Iselin, NJ. Serene suburban living.

Iselin neighborhood boasts a stunning row of homes creating a picturesque streetscape.

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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Median Age

41 Years

Largest Age Group

35-44 Years

Approximately 16% of Residents

Under 20

23%

Over 65

19%

Housing Distribution

Iselin has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
43%
Non-Renters
57%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
38%
Other Education
62%

Rent Trends

As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Iselin, NJ is $2,333 for a studio, $2,251 for one bedroom, $2,626 for two bedrooms, and $3,270 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Iselin has increased by 0.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,251/month
842 Sq Ft
House
$4,137/month
1,280 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,320/month
600 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Iselin, NJ

Learn More About Iselin

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Some Public Transit

Transit

40 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Merrill Park
  • Edison Park
  • Fords Park
  • Roosevelt Park
  • William Warren Park

Transit / Subway

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 June 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.