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Metuchen, NJ vs Westfield, NJ

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- Household income in Westfield, is 31% more than it is in Metuchen and is 63% above the National Average.
- Metuchen unemployment rate is 6.9%.
- Westfield unemployment rate is 4.9%.
 Metuchen, NJWestfield, NJUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.9%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-0.7%1.6%
 Future Job Growth27.2%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes6.6%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock5.5%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$61,344  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$185,319$69,021
 Family Median Income$163,438  Unlock$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Metuchen, NJWestfield, NJUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock3.1%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K0.4%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock3.0%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K4.6%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock2.0%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K2.3%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock3.6%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K11.8%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock16.0%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K19.0%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock46.8%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Metuchen, NJWestfield, NJUnited States
 Management, business, finance24.9%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock10.0%6.5%
 Community, social services1.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock5.4%1.2%
 Education, library15.0%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock3.3%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology6.4%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock0.5%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement1.1%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock1.7%5.4%
 Building maintenance1.5%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock3.9%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support16.1%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair1.7%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock2.3%13.1%
Reviews for Metuchen    1 Reviews

I have lived in Metuchen for over 20 years. I moved from Brooklyn, NY where I was born and raised, after meeting my NJ born wife. We raised our two sons here, and have  More

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Reviews for Westfield    8 Reviews

Looking for a simpler life - taxes too high in New  More

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Over 14 years ago

As a resident for over 10 years, overall I have to say that Westfield is one of the most beautiful towns to live in within commuting distance to NYC! Here is a little  More

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Over 15 years ago

My family and I have been here for 11 years! Housing is expensive, but that is really the only downside (and snow!!!) Seriously, it is beautiful, clean, with great  More

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