Monroe Township, NJ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 10/10
school Colleges 9/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Frequent Flyer’s Paradise. Access to the airport is extremely convenient with minimal travel time. Ideal for frequent travelers.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
48,299 332.4M (US)
Median Age
57.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
53.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$106,892 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
45 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$513,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,195 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,802 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
87.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Middlesex County
2
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
4
New Jersey
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Middlesex County
3
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
3
New Jersey
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 6 30
Feb 3 7 33
Mar 4 3 40
Apr 4 1 51
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 5 0 75
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 4 0 66
Oct 4 0 54
Nov 4 0 45
Dec 4 3 35

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 50% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right.

Liberal (51%) (46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 46%
Hillary Clinton 52%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 12, NJ State Senate District 14, NJ Assembly District 14, NJ
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Schools

Monroe Township Middle School
<1 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Monroe Township High School
<1 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Brookside Elementary School
1 miles, NE • 3.7 star
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Colleges

DeVry University-New Jersey
10 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Centrastate Medical Center
8 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Trenton Mercer Airport
20 miles, W • 1.4 star
Newark Liberty International Airport
29 miles, NE • 4.6 star
Laguardia Airport
43 miles, NE • 4.6 star
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