Housing data for Rutgers University-Livingston Campus, NJ
Rutgers University-Livingston Campus, NJ has an estimated 3,258 residents and 0 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is an unincorporated community in Middlesex County.
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 3,258 (±201)
- Housing units
- 0 (±14)
What stands out in Rutgers University-Livingston Campus
Average commute: 11.4 minutes (±2.7) in Rutgers University-Livingston Campus, lower than in Middlesex County (31.2 minutes).
Commuting by public transportation: 0.5% (±1.0 points) in Rutgers University-Livingston Campus, lower than in Middlesex County (5.9%).
Housing in Rutgers University-Livingston Campus at a glance
- Commute and cars: 11.4 minutes average trip to work
Rutgers University-Livingston Campus against Middlesex County, its state and the nation
| Rutgers University-Livingston Campus | Middlesex County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 3,258 (±201) | 871,290 (exact) | 9,343,809 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 0 (±14) | 317,979 (±208) | 3,791,354 (±469) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | — | 36.4% (±0.6 points) | 36.2% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | — | $1,871 (±$20) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | — | $111,549 (±$1,881) | $103,556 (±$513) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | — | $462,900 (±$2,710) | $454,400 (±$1,150) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | — | $9,712 (±$68) | $9,590 (±$25) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | — | 57.4% (±1.0 points) | 62.8% (±0.3 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 11.4 minutes (±2.7) | 31.2 minutes (±0.4) | 30.5 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | — | 94.3% (±0.4 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 19.9 years (±0.2) | 39.5 years (±0.3) | 40.1 years (±0.1) | 38.9 years |
Rutgers University-Livingston Campus covers 1.3 square miles of land, about 2,439 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
Crime reported to police in Middlesex County
Rutgers University-Livingston Campus has no police department of its own in the FBI’s figures, so this is the figure for Middlesex County as a whole.
In 2023, the police departments that report for Middlesex County recorded 202 violent and 1,439 property crimes per 100,000 residents.
A county-wide figure describes the whole county, not this place; crime varies from one community to the next.
Places near Rutgers University-Livingston Campus
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutgers University-Busch Campus | 1.2 mi | $2,197 | — | 100.0% |
| Highland Park Borough | 1.5 mi | $1,873 | $471,700 | 59.7% |
| New Brunswick | 2.1 mi | $1,814 | $353,800 | 78.6% |
| East Franklin | 2.2 mi | $2,056 | $385,900 | 51.7% |
| Somerset | 3.0 mi | $2,121 | $438,800 | 27.1% |
| Voorhees | 3.5 mi | $1,531 | $388,200 | 50.8% |
| South Plainfield Borough | 4.2 mi | $2,107 | $470,900 | 14.1% |
| Metuchen Borough | 4.6 mi | $2,078 | $604,300 | 25.4% |
HUD Fair Market Rent for Rutgers University-Livingston Campus, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,953 | $2,103 | $2,623 | $3,125 | $3,508 |
HUD income limits for Rutgers University-Livingston Campus, 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 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Middlesex-Somerset-Hunterdon, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $154,800.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Rutgers University-Livingston Campus is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Piscataway Township, whose figures include it.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Rutgers University-Livingston Campus
How long is the average commute in Rutgers University-Livingston Campus?
Workers who live in Rutgers University-Livingston Campus, NJ take an average of 11.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rutgers University-Livingston Campus CDP, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rutgers University-Livingston Campus CDP, New Jersey
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rutgers University-Livingston Campus CDP, New Jersey
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rutgers University-Livingston Campus CDP, New Jersey
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rutgers University-Livingston Campus CDP, New Jersey
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Rutgers University-Livingston Campus CDP, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Rutgers University-Livingston Campus CDP, New Jersey
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Middlesex-Somerset-Hunterdon, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Middlesex-Somerset-Hunterdon, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
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 Rutgers University-Livingston Campus CDP, New Jersey (place:65260, in state:34).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .