South Brunswick, NJ Economy


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South Brunswick, NJ is a great place to live, offering a variety of activities and amenities. Residents of this town have access to two-bedroom apartments for an average of $2,070 per month. Grocery costs are also higher than the national average at 107 compared to 100 in the US.
The town is home to many great companies such as Johnson & Johnson World Headquarters and Bayer HealthCare Corporate Offices. Visitors can enjoy attractions like South Brunswick Historical Society Museum and TheatreWorks USA Children's Theatre Company. Amenities include plenty of shopping, dining, and outdoor recreation areas like Contee Park that feature walking trails and bike paths.

South Brunswick has an unemployment rate of 5.6%. The US average is 6.0%.

South Brunswick has seen the job market decrease by -6.7% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 29.5%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for South Brunswick
- The Sales Tax Rate for South Brunswick is 6.6%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for South Brunswick is 5.5%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for South Brunswick
- The average income of a South Brunswick resident is $58,406 a year. The US average is $37,638 a year.
- The Median household income of a South Brunswick resident is $130,867 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

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Over 13 years ago

I grew up in Edison and lived in Perth Amboy and Highland Park for a few years. Spent time up and down the entire stretch of the east coast. I've been in S Bruns for 6  More

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Over 15 years ago

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Over 17 years ago

Property taxes are high in the state, and especially in a few townships. For example, my study suggested West windsor/Plainsboro/Franklin twnshps to be amongst the  More

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