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High Price but High Value User Rating 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) If you’re looking for a quiet town to settle down in, look no further. While some may say living in Iselin is boring, I would strongly disagree. What it may lack in night time entertainment such as loud clubs, it more than enough makes up for in it’s beautiful scenery and won ...Read More der places to eat.

My favorite part about living here is the fact that you’re surrounded by more than 10 different parks to go out and explore. Considering I have two dogs, that is definitely a plus! But, don’t worry, you’re not out in the middle of nowhere either. With just a short drive you can also have fun shopping around Menlo Park Mall which even has its own dine in movie theatre!

You technically don’t even need a car to get around here, either. Almost all of the best areas in Iselin are accessible through public transportation. You’re almost always near a bus stop and a short distance from the train station, which might come in handy if you’re paying rent here, but, that comes with the territory of living in NJ. Read Less
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      C- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Iselin? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Cooper Avenue Playground
      Progressive Playground
      Merrill Park
      Thomas Edison Memorial Park
      Regina Street Park
      Woodbridge Little League Fields
      Prospect Park
      Howell Ave Park

      Entertainment

      8K Cinemas Movie City
      Animal Haven
      Thomas Edison Center at Menlo Park
      AMC Dine-In Menlo Park 12
      Barron Arts Center
      Community Theather
      Forum
      Union County Performing Arts Center

      Food & Drink

      Dunkin'
      Maglione's Italian Ice
      Burger King 4348
      Liquor Locker
      McDonald's
      Colonia Dairy Maid
      Dunkin'
      Dunkin'

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Iselin? Of all people who commute, 19.7% take public transportation in Iselin.
      Drive to Work
      66%

      11% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      20%

      15% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Iselin? The cost of living in Iselin is 129/100 - which is 7% higher than New Jersey.
      Iselin
      129

      29% more expensive than average

      New Jersey
      121

      21% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B Crime

      What is the crime rate in Iselin? Iselin crime rates are 1,627, which are 7% lower than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      1,627 per 100k people

      29% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 62  

      29% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -10%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Iselin? The median income in Iselin is $101,386 which is 38% higher than New Jersey.
      Median household income
      $101,38683% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $43,92547% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      16% lower than the US average

      C+ Health & Safety

      Is Iselin a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Iselin home prices? Iselin home prices are $316,300 - which is equal to New Jersey
      Median home value
      $316,30071% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,82692% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      72%

      13% higher than the US average

      B+ Schools

      Does Iselin have good schools? The Iselin graduation rate is 88% - which is 2% higher than New Jersey
      High school grad. rates
      88%

      6% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      61%

      26% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      10% lower than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Iselin a good place to live? Iselin has an overall rating of 82% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      82%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      88%

      2 total surveys

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