Median Age
46 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
23%
Spotswood, NJ
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,430
Population
8,169
Renter Mix
20% Rent
A delightful New Jersey borough not far from New Brunswick
Family-Friendly
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Park-Like
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Commuter
Situated almost nine miles southeast from New Brunswick, Spotswood is a quiet borough in northern New Jersey. With good schools and an attractive neighborhood atmosphere, residents praise Spotswood for its family-friendliness. Contemporary homes on large lots line the streets, and a charming Main Street district holds a number of restaurants and local shops.
Spotswood is proximate to Jameswood Park, a sprawling green space complete with a scenic pond. There’s a variety of apartment rentals in Spotswood, but family renters can find houses as well. The Turnpike is nearby, making a commute easy, as are the amenities of New Brunswick and surrounding communities.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$93,298
Average: $118,070
Education
2,017
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,088
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Spotswood has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
20%
Non-Renters
80%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
22%
Other Education
78%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Spotswood, NJ is $1,221 for a studio, $1,430 for one bedroom, and $1,850 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Spotswood has increased by 1.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,430/month
770 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,320/month
926 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Spotswood, NJ is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
E. Raymond Appleby Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
334 Students
G. Austin Schoenly Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
235 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
269 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
762 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Jamesburg Park Conservation Area
- Phillips Open Space Preserve
- Beekman Road
- Giamarese Farm
- Ireland Brook Conservation Area
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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.