How many bedrooms do homes in Metuchen Borough, NJ have?
In Metuchen Borough, NJ, 15.5% of homes are studios or one-bedrooms and 67.2% have three or more bedrooms (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The most common size is 3 bedrooms, 35.2% of homes.
Figures last updated on .
- Studio or 1 bedroom
- 15.5%
- 3 or more bedrooms
- 67.2% (±5.9 points)
- Most common
- 3 bedrooms
Homes in Metuchen Borough by bedroom count
| Bedrooms | Metuchen Borough | Middlesex County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.5% (±0.8 points) | 2.6% | 3.1% | 2.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 14.0% (±2.8 points) | 14.6% | 14.1% | 10.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 17.3% (±3.0 points) | 27.2% | 25.6% | 25.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.2% (±4.5 points) | 30.1% | 31.5% | 38.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 26.2% (±3.4 points) | 20.1% | 19.6% | 17.5% |
| 5 or more bedrooms | 5.8% (±1.6 points) | 5.3% | 6.0% | 4.9% |
In Metuchen Borough, the share of homes with three or more bedrooms is higher than in Middlesex County (55.5%).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (57.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (61.1%).
Homes with 3 or more bedrooms in places near Metuchen Borough
| Place | Distance | Homes with 3 or more bedrooms | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metuchen Borough | — | 67.2% (±5.9 points) | — |
| Menlo Park Terrace | 2.2 mi | 82.6% (±13.2 points) | Higher |
| Fords | 2.6 mi | 63.3% (±7.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Edison Township | 2.7 mi | 52.1% (±2.3 points) | Lower |
| Iselin | 3.1 mi | 60.8% (±7.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Keasbey | 3.3 mi | 23.3% (±17.8 points) | Lower |
| South Plainfield Borough | 3.5 mi | 79.3% (±4.8 points) | Higher |
| Hopelawn | 3.8 mi | 55.7% (±16.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Woodbridge Township | 3.9 mi | 58.2% (±2.6 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Edison Township, NJ (52.1%), Keasbey, NJ (23.3%), Woodbridge Township, NJ (58.2%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Menlo Park Terrace, NJ (82.6%), South Plainfield Borough, NJ (79.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes with 3 or more bedrooms across Middlesex County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes with 3 or more bedrooms |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Milltown Borough | 82.1% (±13.3 points) |
| 3 | South Plainfield Borough | 79.3% (±4.8 points) |
| 4 | East Brunswick Township | 70.3% (±3.8 points) |
| 5 | Middlesex Borough | 69.2% (±7.6 points) |
| 6 | South Brunswick Township | 68.4% (±4.1 points) |
| 7 | South River Borough | 67.6% (±7.2 points) |
| 8 | Metuchen Borough | 67.2% (±5.9 points) |
| 9 | Dunellen Borough | 63.2% (±10.1 points) |
| 10 | Spotswood Borough | 62.6% (±9.0 points) |
| 11 | Carteret Borough | 58.6% (±6.7 points) |
| 12 | Woodbridge Township | 58.2% (±2.6 points) |
| 13 | Old Bridge Township | 57.7% (±3.5 points) |
| 14 | Piscataway Township | 57.5% (±4.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 25 places in Middlesex County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Metuchen Borough
What is the most common home size in Metuchen Borough?
The most common size is 3 bedrooms, 35.2% of homes in Metuchen Borough, NJ.
How many studios and one-bedroom homes are in Metuchen Borough?
15.5% of homes in Metuchen Borough have one bedroom or none.
Sources
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Metuchen borough, Middlesex County, New Jersey (county subdivision:45690, in state:34 county:023).
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DP04_0039PE, DP04_0039PM, DP04_0040PE, DP04_0040PM, DP04_0041PE, DP04_0041PM, DP04_0042PE, DP04_0042PM, DP04_0043PE, DP04_0043PM, DP04_0044PE, DP04_0044PM
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