Median Age
55 Years
Largest Age Group
70-79 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
18%
Over 65
37%
Monroe Township, NJ
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,080
Population
51,602
Renter Mix
9% Rent
An outer metro New York suburb that feels like home
Parks
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Suburban
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Affordable
A part of the outer suburbs of the New York Metropolitan area, Monroe Township is a blend of industrial parks, open land, and residential neighborhoods. Monroe Township sits along Interstate 95, connecting residents to nearby cities like New Brunswick, Trenton, Newark, New York, and Philadelphia. New York City sits about 45 miles northeast of town, making the Big Apple the perfect weekend getaway.
Monroe Township offers a unique New Jersey lifestyle with an abundance of community parks and recreation areas, a tight-knit community, and suburban charm. The affordable rentals are a perk for renters as well. Thompson Park and small businesses like Ciro’s Ristorante Italiano keep this New Jersey suburb feeling like home.
Explore the City
Downtown Jamesburg sits in the center of Monroe Township.
Thompson Park is an excellent place to kayak.
Monroe is home to quiet, tree-lined neighborhoods.
Popular disc golf course in Thompson Park
The nearby Jersey Turnpike is a direct route for Old Bridge residents to get to NYC.
Monroe features newly constructed multifamily homes.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$113,354
Average: $141,251
Education
20,945
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
23,052
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.
Housing Distribution
Monroe Township has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
9%
Non-Renters
91%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
39%
Other Education
61%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Monroe Township, NJ is $2,080 for one bedroom, $3,345 for two bedrooms, and $3,399 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Monroe Township has increased by 5.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,080/month
720 Sq Ft
House
$2,590/month
875 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,576/month
737 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Monroe Township, NJ is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
644 Students
Public
Grades K-5
468 Students
Public
Grades K-5
391 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
471 Students
Public
Grades K-5
271 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,759 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
128 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,568 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
128 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Etsch Farm
- Thompson Park
- Jamesburg Park Conservation Area
- Monmouth Battlefield State Park
- Phillips Open Space Preserve
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Trenton Mercer
- Newark Liberty International
Top Apartments in Monroe Township
Houses for Rent in Monroe Township
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.