Living in Piscataway
Piscataway is a large place in New Jersey, United States, home to 56,044 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are commuters (top 2%, #113 of 6,227), young professionals (top 5%, #200 of 4,444), single professionals (top 6%, #228 of 4,537).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Piscataway
- The North Atlantic Ocean is 10 km away.
- It is part of Greater New York, 45 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 2:31.
How Piscataway 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 | #2,321 of 11,898 | #162 of 542 | Map |
| Low-income household | 39 | #4,869 of 9,771 | #67 of 426 | Map |
| Low-income family | 50 | #2,992 of 8,006 | #96 of 422 | Map |
| Single parent | 57 | #1,793 of 6,237 | #68 of 334 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 69 | #1,503 of 9,474 | #184 of 477 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 69 | #1,594 of 9,474 | #196 of 477 | Map |
| Early retiree | 68 | #1,530 of 10,762 | #191 of 449 | Map |
| Single professional | 73 | #228 of 4,537 | #26 of 276 | Map |
| Young professional | 75 | #200 of 4,444 | #20 of 273 | Map |
| DINKS | 78 | #278 of 3,053 | #40 of 176 | Map |
| Remote worker | 61 | #2,343 of 7,271 | #131 of 335 | Map |
| Commuter | 81 | #113 of 6,227 | #2 of 349 | Map |
| Car-free household | 78 | #204 of 3,933 | #17 of 248 | Map |
| Student | 74 | #490 of 2,119 | #21 of 121 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 49 | #2,591 of 8,006 | #42 of 422 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 35 | #7,836 of 12,111 | #128 of 482 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 75 | #244 of 4,114 | #30 of 255 | Map |
| Expat professional | 76 | #662 of 7,271 | #71 of 335 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 74 | #1,059 of 9,474 | #140 of 477 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 42 | #11,864 of 18,063 | #324 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 | 27 | #6,905 of 16,523 | #296 of 547 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 27 | #14,546 of 18,063 | #347 of 562 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 75 | #898 of 16,523 | #118 of 547 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 80 | #309 of 21,167 | #19 of 583 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 72 | #1,016 of 12,111 | #39 of 482 | Map |
| Coastal living | 71 | #1,313 of 6,413 | #89 of 437 | Map |
| Business owner | 77 | #733 of 12,111 | #72 of 482 | Map |
| Digital native | 67 | #285 of 4,750 | #20 of 282 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Highland Park (New Jersey) 2 km
- Edison (New Jersey) 2 km
- New Brunswick 5 km
- Sayreville 5 km
- Metuchen 6 km
- South River 6 km
- Milltown (New Jersey) 6 km
- East Franklin 6 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.