Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
18%
Secaucus
Secaucus, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,435
Population
19,831
Renter Mix
55% Rent
A suburban reprieve near bustling Manhattan
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Nestled alongside the Hackensack River within the New Jersey Meadowlands, Secaucus is a dynamic suburb just five miles west of Midtown Manhattan. Secaucus residents enjoy a bevy of shopping opportunities in town, with popular retail centers like the Plaza at Harmon Meadow and the Secaucus Outlet Center providing a host of brand-name delights.
Despite Secaucus’ close proximity to Manhattan, the town maintains a distinct suburban vibe, with plenty of lush green space to relieve any urban anxiety and a host of convenient stores and restaurants for everyday needs. Among the town’s most popular venues for outdoor activities are Laurel Hill Park, Buchmuller Park, and Mill Creek Point Park.
Secaucus is also adjacent to the Meadowlands Sports Complex. Getting around from Secaucus is easy with convenience to I-95, the Frank R. Lautenberg Rail Station, and the Lincoln Tunnel.
Explore the City
Kids having fun playing pickup basketball at Laurel Hill Park.
Welcome to Laurel Hill Park located in Secaucus.
Local food favorite in Secaucus.
Welcome to the Dublin Yard Tavern, Secaucus's premier gathering spot for food and drinks.
The clock in Secaucus is a landmark that anchors the business district in New Jersey.
Discover the charm of local retail on Paterson Plank Road in Secaucus.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$117,945
Average: $145,671
Education
9,206
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
10,721
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Secaucus has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
55%
Non-Renters
45%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
44%
Other Education
56%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Secaucus, NJ is $2,379 for a studio, $2,436 for one bedroom, $3,630 for two bedrooms, and $4,170 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Secaucus has decreased by -2.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,436/month
730 Sq Ft
House
$2,940/month
178 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,456/month
479 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Secaucus, NJ is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Strong Public Transit
Transit
80
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Huber Street No. 3 Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
633 Students
Clarendon No. 4 Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
469 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
470 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
Public
Grades 9-12
637 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
31 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Laurel Hill Park
- Kearny Marsh
- Richard W. DeKorte Park
- Meadowlands Environment Center
- McDowell Observatory
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Newark Liberty International
- LaGuardia
Top Apartments in Secaucus
Houses for Rent in Secaucus
Property Management Companies in Secaucus, NJ
Greystar
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3,489
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960,008
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891
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2 Communities in Secaucus
Atlantic Realty Development Corp.
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52
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15,474
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29
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2 Communities in Secaucus
Tuli Realty
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24
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1,204
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14
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2 Communities in Secaucus
Capodagli Property Co.
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36
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5,471
Units
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20
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1 Community in Secaucus
RHO Residential LLC
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21
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4,811
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18
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1 Community in Secaucus
Oxford Realty Group
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20
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4,217
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10
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1 Community in Secaucus
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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.