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Metuchen Area Facts

  • Metuchen has a Livability Score of 84/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Metuchen crime rates are 27% lower than the New Jersey average
  • Cost of living in Metuchen is 19% higher than the New Jersey average
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A Well Connected Suburb! User Rating 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) I lived in Metuchen for 3 years while I attending Rutgers University and I really liked it. It is suburban, but has a really laid- back family feel. A short distance from New Brunswick, Newark, and New York City ( about 30 miles). This town was very well placed!

I enjoyed livi ...Read More ng here with my family, while working and attending college part-time. The best areas in Metuchen, NJ are Robinvale, Christol Street - to - Grove Avenue, Main Street - to - High Street, and Menlo Park Terrace. The transportation system is very good as the routes connect easily between New York and Philadelphia ( the two major cities in the region).

Altogether this town had the appearance of a suburb, but it carried the pace of a small town. I really liked that! Living in Metuchen, NJ was really nice! Since graduating, I would certainly like to move back when I am more established in my career. Metuchen is a great little town! Read Less
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      B- Amenities

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

      Parks

      Franklin Park
      Franklin Park
      Franklin Playground
      Horse Trough Triangle
      Memorial Park
      Center Street Park
      Thomas Park
      Woodwild Park

      Entertainment

      Forum
      AMC Dine-In Menlo Park 12
      Thomas Edison Center at Menlo Park
      8K Cinemas Movie City
      Studio Theater
      Performing Arts Center
      Pinot's Palette
      Stelton Lanes

      Food & Drink

      Hailey's Harp & Pub
      Jersey Mike's Subs
      Wine Chateau
      Rolling Wasabi Poke & Sushi
      Kimchi Korean Taste
      Spicy Hot Pot Wok Bar
      Bbq Chicken
      Dunkin'

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Metuchen? Of all people who commute, 22.3% take public transportation in Metuchen.
      Drive to Work
      60%

      16% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      22%

      17% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      equal to the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Metuchen? The cost of living in Metuchen is 144/100 - which is 19% higher than New Jersey.
      Metuchen
      144

      44% more expensive than average

      New Jersey
      121

      21% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Metuchen? Metuchen crime rates are 1,273, which are 27% lower than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      1,273 per 100k people

      44% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 79  

      44% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      24%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Metuchen? The median income in Metuchen is $136,067 which is 85% higher than New Jersey.
      Median household income
      $136,067146% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $61,819107% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      32% lower than the US average

      C+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Metuchen home prices? Metuchen home prices are $462,200 - which is 46% higher than New Jersey
      Median home value
      $462,200150% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,70079% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      77%

      22% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Metuchen have good schools? The Metuchen graduation rate is 95% - which is 10% higher than New Jersey
      High school grad. rates
      95%

      14% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      66%

      37% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      8% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Metuchen a good place to live? Metuchen has an overall rating of 92% from 7 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      92%

      7 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      98%

      6 total surveys

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