Livability Score

84
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities B-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) C-
Cai's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Brewed Awakening
Coffee Shop
Snack Bar
Coffee Shop
Gong Cha
Coffee Shop
Frappe Joe Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Athena Greek Cafe and Bakery
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Lahore Chat House
Coffee Shop
Kung Fu Tea
Coffee Shop
Bagel Pantry
Coffee Shop
Corner Bakery Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Forum
Theatre Arts
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
AMC Dine-In Menlo Park 12
Cinema
Thomas Edison Center at Menlo Park
Museum
8K Cinemas Movie City
Cinema
Studio Theater
Theatre Arts
Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Pinot's Palette
Art Gallery
Stelton Lanes
Bowling Alley
Regal Hadley Theatre Stadium 16
Cinema
Animal Haven
Zoo
Livingston Theater
Theatre Arts
Livingston Art Center
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (3) D-
Hailey's Harp & Pub
Bar
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Wine Chateau
Alcohol
Rolling Wasabi Poke & Sushi
Fast Food
Kimchi Korean Taste
Fast Food
Spicy Hot Pot Wok Bar
Fast Food
Bbq Chicken
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Alcohol
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Sugar Bear
Sweets
McDonald's
Fast Food
Auntie Anne's
Fast Food
Scream 4 Cream
Sweets
Baked Bouquet
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Bar
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
White Castle
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Boston Market
Fast Food
Liquor Locker
Alcohol
Fitness (1) F
Parish Center
Community Centre
Edison YMCA
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
Fitness 19
Gym
Stelton Community Center
Community Centre
Retro Fitness
Gym
Woodbridge Community Center
Gym
Minnie B. Veal Community Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Groceries (1) F
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Lotte Market
Grocery Store
Juno
Bakery
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Entenmanns
Bakery
Garden Farm Market
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Patel Brothers
Grocery Store
Best Way Cash & Carry
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Sabzi Mandi
Grocery Store
Ahmed Halal Meat Inc.
Butcher
Quality Sweets
Bakery
Shahnawaz
Grocery Store
Unknown Name
Grocery Store
99 Ranch Market
Grocery Store
H Mart
Grocery Store
Tous Les Jours
Bakery
Paris Baguette
Bakery
Target
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Wegmans
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Pathmark
Grocery Store
Parks (28) A+
Franklin Park
Park
Franklin Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Franklin Playground
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Horse Trough Triangle
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Center Street Park
Park
Thomas Park
Park
Woodwild Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Woodwild Park
Park
Hampton Park
Park
Kentnor Street Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Olmezer Park
Park
Hampton Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Oakland Park
Park
Shops (5) C+
To Be Continued
Books
AT&T
Electronics
Hay & Co.
Gift Shop
Verizon
Electronics
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Shiseido
Fashion
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Walmart
Department Store
PetSmart
Pets
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Petco
Pets
Zales
Fashion
Journeys
Shoes
American Eagle Outfitters
Clothing
PacSun
Clothing
Menlo Park Mall
Mall
H&M
Clothing
Uniqlo
Clothing
Express
Clothing
Nordstrom
Department Store
Lululemon
Clothing
Foot Locker
Shoes
Kara
Clothing
Bath & Body Works
Beauty
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 22.3% take public transportation in Metuchen.
Public Transit Stops (13)
Stops & Stations A+
New Street at Main Street
Bus Stop
Main Street at Route 27
Bus Stop
Main Street at Route 27
Bus Stop
METUCHEN Main St. at NJ 27
Bus Stop
Center Street at Middlesex Avenue
Bus Stop
Pennsylvania Avenue at Metuchen Rail Station
Bus Stop
Metuchen
Transit Station
Metuchen Rail Station - Main Street at Woodbridge Avenue
Bus Stop
Metuchen Rail Station - Main Street at Woodbridge Avenue
Bus Stop
Main St at Amboy Ave
Bus Stop
Main St at Amboy Ave
Bus Stop
Amboy Avenue at Carson Avenue
Bus Stop
Amboy Avenue at James Place
Bus Stop
Amboy Avenue at Pierson Avenue
Bus Stop
Amboy Avenue at Pierson Avenue
Bus Stop
Plainfield Road at Oak Hills Road
Bus Stop
Plainfield Road at Paddock Court
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
JFK Medical Center
Bus Stop
JFK Medical Center
Bus Stop
Menlo Park Mall
Bus Stop
Parsonage Road at Lafayette Avenue
Bus Stop
Parsonage Road at Lafayette Avenue
Bus Stop
Plainfield Road at Stephenville Parkway
Bus Stop
Plainfield Road at Stephenville Parkway
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
22.3% A+
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Metuchen is 144/100 - which is 19% higher than New Jersey.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime A+

Metuchen crime rates are 1,027 per 100k, which is 37% lower than New Jersey
Property Crime
898 crimes per 100k A
Violent Crime
129 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Metuchen is $136,067 - which is 85% higher than New Jersey.
Med. Household Income
$136,067 A+
Unemployment Rate
3.2% B-
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health C+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Metuchen Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
New Jersey Infectious Disease
Doctor
JFK Medical Center
Hospital
Middlesex Pulmonary Associates
Doctor
Dr. Aijuan Wang, MD
Doctor
Edison Imaging Associates
Clinic
Savings Pharmacy and Surgical Supplies
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Family Dentistry of Edison
Dentist
Redefine Healthcare - Edison, NJ
Clinic
Premier Brain & Spine
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Edison Fire Department - Station 2
Fire Station
Gateway
Police
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Edison Fire Department - Station 1
Fire Station
Iselin Fire Department - Woodbridge District 11 Sub-Station
Fire Station
Dr. Jasbir Kaur Kasuri
Doctor
Raritan Bay Medical Center
Clinic
Unknown Name
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Metuchen home prices are $462,200 - which is 46% higher than New Jersey
Home Price
$462,200 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
15% A
Home Affordability
3.4x (home price to income ratio) B-
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schools A+

The Metuchen graduation rate is 95% - which is 10% higher than New Jersey
School Test Scores
66% C+
High School Grad. Rates
95% A+
Elementary Schools (9) A+
Apple Montessori Of Metuchen
Callicorp Dba Friends Of The Family Child Care Cen
St Francis Cathedral School
Campbell Elementary School
Precious Gems Montessori
Mildred B. Moss Elementary School
Young Scholars Montessori School
Edgar Middle School
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
Woodbrook Elementary School
Herbert Hoover Middle School
Menlo Park Elementary School
James Monroe Elementary School
Lincoln Elementary School
Little Genius Academy
Fords Middle School
Edison Early Learning Center
Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School
Keith Wold Johnson Child Center
Ford Avenue Elementary School
Lafayette Estates Elementary School
Washington Elementary School
Dual Language School
John Adams Middle School
Our Redeemer Lutheran School
High Schools (2) F
Metuchen High School
St Joseph High School
Edison High School
Middlesex County Voc Academy Math Science &Engineering Techn
Bishop George Ahr High School
John P. Stevens High School
Timothy Christian School
Future Foundations Academy (Ffa)
Nuview Academy Annex
Piscataway Regional Day School
Bright Beginnings Learning Center
Rabbi Jacob Joseph School
Middlesex Co Voc School Piscataway School Of Career Develop
An-Noor Academy
Middlesex County Vocational School Piscataway
John F. Kennedy High School
Reenas Bais Yaakov
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ratings A+

Metuchen has an overall rating of 92% from 7 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (6)
From AreaVibes A+
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Metuchen Area Facts

  • Metuchen has a Livability Score of 84/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Metuchen crime rates are 37% 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! 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
      Unknown Name
      Franklin Playground
      Unknown Name
      Horse Trough Triangle
      Memorial Park
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

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

      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
      Unknown Name

      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 1,027, which are 37% lower than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      1,027 per 100k people

      56% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 98

      56% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -28%

      Year over year crime is down

      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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