Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
16%
Piscataway
Piscataway, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,057
Population
58,427
Renter Mix
38% Rent
Natural beauty and historical charms abound
Riverside
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Scenic
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Suburban
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College Town
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Piscataway is a wonderful, quiet town located less than an hour’s drive from the hustle and bustle of New York City. Piscataway houses a significant portion of Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and the Busch and Livingston campuses of Rutgers University, the state university of New Jersey. As such, the community is a popular choice for students, faculty, and staff. Rental options abound in Piscataway, from luxury apartments and modest condos to spacious houses and charming townhomes.
Golf courses, sports stadiums, parks, river views, and historical architecture are just a few of the unique finds you’ll discover in Piscataway. A must-visit spot is the East Jersey Old Town Village, where restored buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries offer historic and educational insight to residents and visitors alike.
A beautiful outdoor spot to visit is Johnson Park, a sprawling historic village and park covering over 473 acres with walking paths, a small zoo, and two glistening ponds perfect for picnicking. Once you find your apartment in Piscataway, take a day trip to the vibrant New York City or simply enjoy your charming new suburban home.
Explore the City
An aerial view over Piscataway, NJ, looking south toward the Jersey Shore which is under an hour's drive away
The streets of Piscataway, NJ are often tree-lined and peaceful.
Middlesex Mall is a nearby shopping center.
Piscataway has several industrial buildings.
I-287 and the Raritan River intersect making for a wonderful view in Piscataway, NJ,
The Paris Baguette offers freshly baked goodies prepared daily in Piscataway.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$114,082
Average: $132,478
Education
22,143
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
30,729
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Piscataway has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
38%
Non-Renters
62%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
36%
Other Education
64%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Piscataway, NJ is $2,540 for a studio, $2,053 for one bedroom, $2,633 for two bedrooms, and $3,265 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Piscataway has decreased by -0.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,053/month
755 Sq Ft
House
$3,615/month
659 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,401/month
718 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,702/month
1,182 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Piscataway, NJ is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
508 Students
Martin Luther King Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
484 Students
Randolphville Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
445 Students
Public
Grades K-5
522 Students
Public
Grades K-5
561 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
571 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
497 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
477 Students
Public
Grades K-12
118 Students
Public
Grades K-12
54 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,144 Students
Public
Grades K-12
118 Students
Public
Grades K-12
54 Students
Public
Grades 5-12
11 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Ambrose & Doty's Brooks Park
- Johnson Park
- Spring Lake Park
- Washington Rock State Park
- Rutgers Gardens
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Newark Liberty International
- Trenton Mercer
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Property Management Companies in Piscataway, NJ
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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.