Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
45-54 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
19%
Metuchen, NJ
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,335
Population
14,773
Renter Mix
31% Rent
A thriving commuter suburb with a little taste of the city downtown
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Metuchen, New Jersey has a personality bigger than its three square miles suggest. Tucked inside Edison and sitting squarely in the Raritan Valley region, this Middlesex County borough earned the Great American Main Street of the Year award in 2023, a distinction that captures just how much care goes into its walkable downtown corridor along Main Street. Indie shops, locally rooted restaurants, and a genuine small-town atmosphere make it feel miles removed from the bustle of the New York metro, even though Penn Station is a direct train ride away via Metuchen Station.
The housing landscape reflects the borough’s tight-knit, residential character. Renters will find a mix of apartment communities in low-rise and mid-rise buildings, converted historic homes with updated units, and townhome-style rentals scattered throughout tree-lined streets. Options range from cozy studios to spacious two- and three-bedroom floor plans, giving renters plenty of choices at different budget levels. The borough’s compact size keeps daily errands close at hand, and Roosevelt Park adds a welcome stretch of green space to the routine.
For those who need easy access to New York City or Newark without paying city-level rent, Metuchen strikes a practical balance. Rutgers University in neighboring New Brunswick is just a short drive away, adding an academic and cultural pulse to the broader region.
Explore the City
The Colonial style of home is found on most of Metchen's streets.
All major highways are easily accessed from Metuchen.
It is an easy 40 minute commute by train from Metuchen to New York.
Metuchen is home to a busy and thriving downtown district.
Metuchen's favorite Pub is Hailey's on Main Street.
The Cafe Paris is one of Metuchen's favorite eateries.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$143,254
Average: $162,877
Education
7,167
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,304
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Metuchen has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
31%
Non-Renters
69%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
45%
Other Education
55%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Metuchen, NJ is $2,402 for a studio, $2,318 for one bedroom, $3,104 for two bedrooms, and $3,462 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Metuchen has decreased by -1.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,318/month
727 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Metuchen, NJ is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Strong Public Transit
Transit
80
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
765 Students
Public
Grades K-5
689 Students
Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
360 Students
Mildred B. Moss Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
123 Students
Public
Grades K-8
765 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
708 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Roosevelt Park
- Edison Park
- Fords Park
- Merrill Park
- Spring Lake Park
Commuter Rail
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 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.