Housing by town in Middlesex County, New Jersey
Middlesex County, New Jersey has 58 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,871 (±$20) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
36.4% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $1,469 in 2015–2019 (+27.4%; Up after inflation).
Helmetta Borough has the highest median gross rent ($2,144) and Spotswood Borough the lowest ($1,079).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,871 (±$20)
- Households that rent
- 36.4%
- Median household income
- $111,549
- Places
- 58
Cities, towns and townships in Middlesex County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carteret Borough | $2,032 | 45.3% | $96,862 | $405,800 | $7,750 |
| Cranbury Township | $1,603 | 14.5% | $216,691 | $889,400 | $10,000 or more |
| Dunellen Borough | $1,835 | 38.6% | $86,967 | $393,500 | $10,000 or more |
| East Brunswick Township | $2,045 | 20.0% | $143,343 | $521,900 | $10,000 or more |
| Edison Township | $1,974 | 39.4% | $125,145 | $496,900 | $10,000 or more |
| Helmetta Borough | $2,144 | 36.5% | $98,952 | $355,000 | $7,236 |
| Highland Park Borough | $1,873 | 59.7% | $104,694 | $471,700 | $10,000 or more |
| Jamesburg Borough | $1,957 | 28.0% | $110,972 | $367,200 | $9,312 |
| Metuchen Borough | $2,078 | 25.4% | $158,052 | $604,300 | $10,000 or more |
| Middlesex Borough | $1,416 | 26.1% | $105,000 | $446,400 | $10,000 or more |
| Milltown Borough | $1,204 | 17.6% | $140,960 | $458,800 | $10,000 or more |
| Monroe Township (Middlesex County) | $2,031 | 8.9% | $107,892 | $540,900 | $9,816 |
| New Brunswick | $1,814 | 78.6% | $65,810 | $353,800 | $6,316 |
| North Brunswick Township | $2,117 | 42.9% | $120,764 | $431,500 | $10,000 or more |
| Old Bridge Township | $1,538 | 29.6% | $104,587 | $461,000 | $8,640 |
| Perth Amboy | $1,688 | 64.6% | $61,977 | $370,600 | $7,805 |
| Piscataway Township | $2,024 | 36.2% | $127,832 | $449,900 | $9,018 |
| Plainsboro Township | $2,037 | 52.3% | $131,638 | $683,100 | $10,000 or more |
| Sayreville Borough | $1,711 | 37.0% | $99,979 | $444,100 | $8,832 |
| South Amboy | $1,707 | 43.5% | $91,997 | $379,700 | $8,303 |
| South Brunswick Township | $1,935 | 23.1% | $150,933 | $582,700 | $10,000 or more |
| South Plainfield Borough | $2,107 | 14.1% | $130,239 | $470,900 | $8,596 |
| South River Borough | $1,675 | 34.4% | $96,147 | $405,200 | $7,882 |
| Spotswood Borough | $1,079 | 13.8% | $105,060 | $369,900 | $9,619 |
| Woodbridge Township | $1,959 | 34.0% | $108,928 | $433,000 | $9,775 |
Unincorporated communities in Middlesex County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avenel | $1,906 | 47.7% | $101,670 | $401,000 | $8,998 |
| Brownville | $2,375 | 10.4% | $89,769 | $403,000 | $6,931 |
| Clearbrook | $1,739 | 8.8% | $37,411 | $282,000 | $3,357 |
| Colonia | $2,047 | 11.1% | $122,713 | $493,100 | $10,000 or more |
| Concordia | $2,130 | 14.6% | $62,206 | $327,500 | $3,869 |
| Cranbury | $1,581 | 22.8% | $224,200 | $804,800 | $10,000 or more |
| Dayton | $2,199 | 12.0% | $151,902 | $496,600 | $9,399 |
| Deans | — | 6.7% | $248,875 | $790,200 | $10,000 or more |
| Fords | $1,913 | 28.3% | $115,861 | $438,000 | $10,000 or more |
| Forsgate | — | 1.5% | $239,097 | $692,800 | $10,000 or more |
| Heathcote | $1,623 | 20.8% | $141,295 | $567,500 | $10,000 or more |
| Hopelawn | $1,272 | 37.5% | $113,242 | $372,100 | $9,032 |
| Iselin | $2,113 | 34.7% | $109,500 | $426,800 | $9,119 |
| Keasbey | $1,685 | 80.0% | — | $278,800 | $9,386 |
| Kendall Park | $1,928 | 15.1% | $165,958 | $590,300 | $10,000 or more |
| Laurence Harbor | $1,903 | 14.1% | $84,291 | $306,700 | $6,485 |
| Madison Park | $1,528 | 67.3% | $79,509 | $426,500 | $7,889 |
| Menlo Park Terrace | $1,971 | 13.3% | $110,278 | $427,400 | $9,837 |
| Monmouth Junction | $1,935 | 35.9% | $133,585 | $552,900 | $10,000 or more |
| Monroe Manor | $1,882 | 22.4% | $176,600 | $656,800 | $10,000 or more |
| Old Bridge | $1,459 | 26.1% | $111,996 | $485,800 | $8,825 |
| Plainsboro Center | $2,099 | 65.6% | $119,317 | $483,300 | $10,000 or more |
| Port Reading | — | 2.7% | $134,479 | $435,600 | $10,000 or more |
| Princeton Meadows | $2,010 | 62.4% | $131,213 | $665,700 | $10,000 or more |
| Regency at Monroe | — | 1.3% | $91,386 | $689,100 | $10,000 or more |
| Rossmoor | $1,661 | 11.4% | $64,074 | $194,300 | $2,306 |
| Rutgers University-Busch Campus | $2,197 | 100.0% | — | — | — |
| Rutgers University-Livingston Campus | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sewaren | $1,387 | 28.8% | $108,948 | $429,200 | $9,662 |
| Stonebridge | — | 1.9% | $127,578 | $646,800 | $10,000 or more |
| The Ponds | $1,791 | 32.6% | $73,249 | $373,800 | $5,142 |
| Whittingham | — | 2.0% | $77,550 | $419,000 | $6,215 |
| Woodbridge | $2,091 | 47.4% | $104,926 | $390,000 | $9,558 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $32,550 | $54,200 | $80,200 |
| 2 people | $37,200 | $61,950 | $91,700 |
| 3 people | $41,850 | $69,700 | $103,150 |
| 4 people | $46,450 | $77,400 | $114,600 |
| 5 people | $50,200 | $83,600 | $123,800 |
| 6 people | $53,900 | $89,800 | $132,950 |
| 7 people | $57,600 | $96,000 | $142,150 |
| 8 people | $61,350 | $102,200 | $151,300 |
How the places in Middlesex County rank across New Jersey
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Crime reported to police in Middlesex County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,714 | 202 | 12,215 | 1,439 | 848,904 | 23 of 25 |
In 2023, the police departments that report for Middlesex County recorded 1,714 violent and 12,215 property crimes, 202 and 1,439 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 98% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Middlesex County, 2023
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edison Township Police Department | 107,894 | 189 | 2,191 |
| Woodbridge Township Police Department | 103,449 | 246 | 1,924 |
| Old Bridge Township Police Department | 68,491 | 49 | 650 |
| Piscataway Township Police Department | 60,391 | 84 | 591 |
| New Brunswick Police Department | 56,562 | 536 | 1,688 |
| Perth Amboy Police Department | 55,544 | 204 | 908 |
| East Brunswick Township Police Department | 49,399 | 47 | 682 |
| Monroe Township Police Department, Middlesex County | 48,552 | 13 | 110 |
| South Brunswick Township Police Department | 46,773 | 62 | 392 |
| Sayreville Police Department | 45,233 | 37 | 566 |
| North Brunswick Township Police Department | 44,116 | 77 | 721 |
| Carteret Police Department | 25,208 | 58 | 390 |
| South Plainfield Police Department | 24,286 | 39 | 421 |
| Plainsboro Township Police Department | 23,973 | 5 | 125 |
| South River Police Department | 16,009 | 15 | 77 |
ZIP codes in Middlesex County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08854 | 61,088 | $2,019 | $449,900 | $127,806 | 36.0% |
| 08861 | 59,351 | $1,675 | $370,900 | $64,491 | 62.5% |
| 08901 | 57,263 | $1,814 | $353,800 | $65,810 | 78.6% |
| 08831 | 55,658 | $2,014 | $516,800 | $109,042 | 10.4% |
| 08816 | 49,360 | $2,044 | $522,700 | $143,586 | 20.3% |
| 08817 | 49,020 | $2,030 | $431,100 | $110,808 | 46.2% |
| 08902 | 43,932 | $2,110 | $433,800 | $121,071 | 42.8% |
| 08857 | 40,891 | $1,504 | $486,600 | $109,312 | 32.9% |
| 08820 | 39,978 | $2,081 | $630,200 | $171,363 | 24.3% |
| 07747 | 32,330 | $1,907 | $485,600 | $124,383 | 27.4% |
| 07008 | 25,526 | $2,032 | $406,000 | $97,021 | 45.3% |
| 08859 | 25,448 | $1,654 | $445,800 | $99,882 | 41.6% |
| 07080 | 24,411 | $2,107 | $470,900 | $130,205 | 14.1% |
| 08879 | 23,556 | $1,660 | $389,800 | $92,786 | 37.1% |
| 08536 | 20,817 | $2,033 | $704,100 | $137,607 | 56.6% |
| 07095 | 20,756 | $2,091 | $390,000 | $104,926 | 47.4% |
| 08872 | 20,204 | $1,697 | $447,200 | $97,489 | 40.5% |
| 08830 | 19,551 | $2,113 | $426,800 | $109,500 | 34.7% |
| 08837 | 19,437 | $1,817 | $437,900 | $102,605 | 50.6% |
| 07067 | 18,587 | $2,047 | $493,100 | $122,713 | 11.1% |
| 08840 | 18,206 | $2,058 | $560,100 | $146,635 | 23.7% |
| 08852 | 18,062 | $1,970 | $523,000 | $133,209 | 34.5% |
| 07001 | 17,121 | $1,906 | $401,000 | $101,670 | 47.7% |
| 08882 | 16,124 | $1,675 | $405,200 | $96,147 | 34.4% |
| 08904 | 15,121 | $1,873 | $471,700 | $104,694 | 59.7% |
| 08846 | 14,645 | $1,416 | $446,400 | $105,000 | 26.1% |
| 08824 | 13,366 | $1,926 | $628,000 | $174,776 | 11.7% |
| 08512 | 12,928 | $1,594 | $659,400 | $118,587 | 42.5% |
| 08863 | 12,771 | $1,913 | $438,000 | $115,861 | 28.3% |
| 08850 | 8,538 | $1,218 | $470,700 | $141,601 | 15.3% |
| 08884 | 8,187 | $1,079 | $369,500 | $104,702 | 13.8% |
| 08810 | 7,952 | $2,199 | $496,600 | $151,902 | 12.0% |
| 07064 | 3,481 | — | $435,400 | $133,854 | 2.7% |
| 07077 | 3,248 | $1,387 | $429,200 | $108,948 | 28.8% |
| 08828 | 2,459 | $2,144 | $355,000 | $98,952 | 36.5% |
| 08832 | 2,252 | $1,685 | $278,800 | — | 80.0% |
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Questions about Middlesex County
What is the crime rate in Middlesex County?
In 2023, the police departments that report for Middlesex County recorded 202 violent and 1,439 property crimes per 100,000 residents (1,714 violent and 12,215 property crimes in all).
Which place in Middlesex County has the highest rent?
Helmetta Borough has the highest median gross rent, $2,144 (±$86) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Middlesex County has the lowest rent?
Spotswood Borough has the lowest median gross rent, $1,079 (±$236) a month.
What is the median rent in Middlesex County, New Jersey?
The median gross rent in Middlesex County is $1,871 (±$20) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Middlesex County, New Jersey
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Middlesex County, New Jersey
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Middlesex-Somerset-Hunterdon, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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