North Brunswick township, New Jersey
North Brunswick township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
North Brunswick township is a geographic entity located in Middlesex County, New Jersey. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 45,097. The land area covers 12.03 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 45,097 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 37.3 yrs | ±0.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 15,227 | ±529 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 15,530 | ±538 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 15,227 | ±529 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 303 | ±172 |
| Median Home Value | $431,500 | ±$16,831 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,117 | ±$76 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $120,764 | ±$7,650 |
| Per Capita Income | $49,422 | ±$3,855 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.9% | ±2.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 2,971 | ±1,003 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.2% | ±1.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 23,112 | ±1,016 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 96.3% | ±4.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 45,323 (2024)
ID: 170311
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: MAYOR
710 HERMANN RD, NORTH BRUNSWICK NJ 08902-2850
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GUS Population: 890,119 (2024)
ID: 170104
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DIRECTOR
75 BAYARD ST, NEW BRUNSWICK NJ 08901-2112
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School North Brunswick | PK | North Brunswick, NJ | |
| Regular School North Brunswick | 07-08 | North Brunswick, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ | |
| Alternative School Nearby | N | AVENEL, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | ROSELLE, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | ELIZABETH, NJ | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK-12 | MONROE TOWNSHIP, NJ |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Chamberlain University-New Jersey
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College | 2.4 mi away | 630 U.S. Highway One, North Brunswick, NJ, 08902 |
7328751300
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NO. BRUNSWICK FREE PUB. LIB.
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Library | 1.5 mi away | 880 HERMANN ROAD, NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ, 08902 |
(201) 246-3545
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Rutgers University-New Brunswick
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College | 3.8 mi away | 83 Somerset St, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901-1281 |
8484454636
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MILLTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.1 mi away | 20 W. CHURCH STREET, MILLTOWN, NJ, 08850 |
(201) 247-2270
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New Brunswick Theological Seminary
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College | 3.9 mi away | 35 Seminary Place, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901-1107 |
7322475241
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LEWIS STREET BRANCH
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Library | 2.8 mi away | 429 LEWIS STREET, SOMERSET, NJ, 08873 |
(848) 838-1960
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American Institute of Alternative Medicine
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College Vocational | 5.0 mi away | 646 Rt. 18, Suite 210, East Brunswick, NJ, 08816 |
7326516060
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NEW BRUNSWICK FREE PUB. LIB.
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Library | 3.4 mi away | 60 LIVINGSTON AVENUE, NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ, 08901 |
(201) 745-5108
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Rabbi Jacob Joseph School
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College | 5.5 mi away | One Plainfield Ave, Edison, NJ, 08817-4494 |
7329856533
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EAST BRUNSWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.9 mi away | 2 JEAN WALLING CIVIC CENTER, EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ, 08816 |
(201) 390-6950
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at NEW BRUNSWICK 3 SE, NJ US, located 3.4 miles from North Brunswick township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40.3° | 22.9° | 31.6° | 3.74" | 8.3" |
| February | 42.8° | 24.0° | 33.4° | 2.97" | 9.3" |
| March | 50.6° | 31.0° | 40.8° | 4.40" | 5.2" |
| April | 62.5° | 40.8° | 51.7° | 3.89" | 0.6" |
| May | 72.1° | 50.6° | 61.3° | 4.03" | 0.0" |
| June | 81.2° | 60.4° | 70.8° | 4.83" | 0.0" |
| July | 86.5° | 65.6° | 76.1° | 4.83" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.7° | 64.0° | 74.3° | 4.66" | 0.0" |
| September | 78.4° | 56.5° | 67.4° | 4.18" | 0.0" |
| October | 66.5° | 44.2° | 55.4° | 4.11" | 0.2" |
| November | 55.5° | 35.2° | 45.4° | 3.40" | 0.5" |
| December | 45.4° | 28.4° | 36.9° | 4.49" | 4.9" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milltown borough | Borough | 2.3 mi | — |
| Voorhees CDP | CDP | 2.3 mi | — |
| East Franklin CDP | CDP | 3.0 mi | — |
| Clyde CDP | CDP | 3.1 mi | — |
| New Brunswick city | City | 3.1 mi | — |
| Six Mile Run CDP | CDP | 3.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3402352560. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.