Living in New Brunswick
New Brunswick is a large place in New Jersey, United States, home to 57,035 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are commuters (top 7%, #401 of 6,227), digital natives (top 8%, #370 of 4,750), early retirees (top 8%, #851 of 10,762).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about New Brunswick
- The North Atlantic Ocean is 14 km away.
- It is part of Greater New York, 50 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 16 min and sets around 22:34; in late June it sets around 2:32.
How New Brunswick ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 59 | #2,382 of 11,898 | #166 of 542 | Map |
| Low-income household | 35 | #5,797 of 9,771 | #132 of 426 | Map |
| Low-income family | 45 | #3,972 of 8,006 | #231 of 422 | Map |
| Single parent | 53 | #2,586 of 6,237 | #173 of 334 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 71 | #934 of 9,474 | #135 of 477 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 69 | #1,459 of 9,474 | #176 of 477 | Map |
| Early retiree | 71 | #851 of 10,762 | #125 of 449 | Map |
| Single professional | 69 | #541 of 4,537 | #56 of 276 | Map |
| Young professional | 72 | #464 of 4,444 | #48 of 273 | Map |
| DINKS | 75 | #555 of 3,053 | #58 of 176 | Map |
| Remote worker | 62 | #1,876 of 7,271 | #88 of 335 | Map |
| Commuter | 77 | #401 of 6,227 | #15 of 349 | Map |
| Car-free household | 74 | #454 of 3,933 | #45 of 248 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 45 | #3,349 of 8,006 | #136 of 422 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 32 | #8,595 of 12,111 | #193 of 482 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 71 | #502 of 4,114 | #56 of 255 | Map |
| Expat professional | 73 | #984 of 7,271 | #103 of 335 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 71 | #1,425 of 9,474 | #174 of 477 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 47 | #10,224 of 18,063 | #272 of 562 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 24 | #7,586 of 16,523 | #348 of 547 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 30 | #14,012 of 18,063 | #300 of 562 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 77 | #525 of 16,523 | #62 of 547 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 80 | #349 of 21,167 | #20 of 583 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 69 | #2,181 of 12,111 | #146 of 482 | Map |
| Coastal living | 67 | #2,792 of 6,413 | #230 of 437 | Map |
| Business owner | 73 | #1,259 of 12,111 | #127 of 482 | Map |
| Digital native | 66 | #370 of 4,750 | #36 of 282 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- East Franklin 2 km
- Highland Park (New Jersey) 3 km
- Somerset (New Jersey) 3 km
- Milltown (New Jersey) 3 km
- North Brunswick 4 km
- Piscataway 5 km
- Edison (New Jersey) 5 km
- South River 7 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.