The Town FilesBound Brook, New Jersey
Borough in Somerset County · population 11,988 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $397,100
- Household income
- $90,571
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 21 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 38.0
Bound Brook is a borough of 11,988 people in Somerset County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $397,100, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks better transit than 94% of New Jersey towns, more vibrant than 92% of New Jersey towns, more walkable than 91% of New Jersey towns.
How Bound Brook ranks
Percentile among New Jersey towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Jersey towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Bound Brook is worth $397,100, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 4.4 times the median household income of $90,571, which is more affordable than 29% of New Jersey towns. Median rent is $1,973 a month. 44.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Bound Brook | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $397,100 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | $1,973 | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $90,571 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.4× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 44.8% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 1957 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Bound Brook
| People | Bound Brook | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.0 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.0% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 21.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.1% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.1% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 4.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 38.0% | — |
| Work from home | 8.6% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 23.5 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.2% | 94.6% |
Weather in Bound Brook
July highs average 85.5°F and January lows 19.4°F. About 46.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 21.0 inches of snow (typical New Jersey town: 24.5 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 137 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bound Brook since 1950, compared with 9 for the typical New Jersey town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on July 25, 2016 about 7.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 25, 2016.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 33 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on September 9, 2023.
Severe weather in Somerset County since 1996
Somerset County has been included in 30 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4614: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3573: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4488: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3451: Covid-19 |
| June 8, 2018 | Severe Storm | DR-4368: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Somerset County
Somerset County had 190,468 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $106,418 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Bound Brook itself the ACS puts it at 4.1%.
Public schools in Bound Brook
5 public schools with 1,979 students, about 10.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bound Brook High School | 9-12 | 623 | 12.2 |
| Smalley Elementary School | 3-6 | 562 | 10.2 |
| Community Middle School | 7-8 | 287 | 8.4 |
| LaMonte-Annex Elementary School | PK-K | 262 | 9.0 |
| Lafayette Elementary School | 1-2 | 245 | 8.4 |
Towns near Bound Brook
- South Bound Brook, NJ1.1 mi · 4,863 people · home $359,000
- Finderne, NJ2.0 mi · 6,392 people · home $413,400
- Middlesex, NJ2.1 mi · 14,636 people · home $446,400
- Franklin Center, NJ2.5 mi · 6,803 people · home $612,000
- Martinsville, NJ3.2 mi · 12,147 people · home $720,400
- Manville, NJ3.3 mi · 10,953 people · home $354,300
- Somerville, NJ3.7 mi · 12,346 people · home $435,700
- Green Brook, NJ3.8 mi · 7,281 people · home $538,500
Bound Brook questions
Is Bound Brook, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Bound Brook scores better for retirees than 12% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 9%. 14.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.0).
How much does a house cost in Bound Brook?
The median owner-occupied home in Bound Brook is valued at $397,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $90,571, so homes cost about 4.4 times income. Median rent is $1,973 a month.
What is the weather like in Bound Brook?
July highs average 85.5°F and January lows 19.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.7 inches of precipitation a year and 21.0 inches of snow.
Does Bound Brook get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bound Brook since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on July 25, 2016. The typical New Jersey town has had 9.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)