Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
50-59 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
15%
Jamesburg, NJ
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,344
Population
5,515
Renter Mix
37% Rent
A sleepy New Jersey suburb with a charming downtown area
Quiet
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Diverse
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Commuter
Only four miles east of the New Jersey Turnpike and a 20-minute drive from New Brunswick, Jamesburg is a quiet suburban settings that’s perfect for commuter and families looking to find an affordable rental in New Jersey. There’s a mix of developments both new and old that offer apartment hunters plenty of options. Burger spots, pizzerias, pubs, and more line East Railroad Avenue, so you won’t have to go far to grab a bite to eat. When it’s time to leave home — whether for work or play — the nearby turnpike makes it easy to travel to New Brunswick or further north to New York City.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$100,566
Average: $106,536
Education
1,659
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,254
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Jamesburg has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
37%
Non-Renters
63%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
25%
Other Education
75%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Jamesburg, NJ is $1,344 for one bedroom, and $1,690 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Jamesburg has increased by 2.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,344/month
775 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Jamesburg, NJ is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
458 Students
Grace M. Breckwedel Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
208 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Thompson Park
- Jamesburg Park Conservation Area
- Etsch Farm
- Beekman Road
- Ireland Brook Conservation Area
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Trenton Mercer
- Newark Liberty International
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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.