The Town FilesEast Brunswick, New Jersey
Township in Middlesex County · population 49,715 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $521,900
- Household income
- $143,343
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 29 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 41.3
East Brunswick is a township of 49,715 people in Middlesex County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $521,900, above the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks better transit than 82% of New Jersey towns, better for first-time buyers than 80% of New Jersey towns, more upscale than 75% of New Jersey towns.
How East Brunswick 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 East Brunswick is worth $521,900, above the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $143,343, which is more affordable than 58% of New Jersey towns. Median rent is $2,045 a month. 80.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | East Brunswick | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $521,900 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | $2,045 | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $143,343 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 80.0% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in East Brunswick
| People | East Brunswick | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.3 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.2% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 24.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 58.1% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 2.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 34.2% | — |
| Work from home | 23.5% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 36.5 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.8% | 94.6% |
Weather in East Brunswick
July highs average 86.5°F and January lows 22.9°F. About 49.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 29.0 inches of snow (typical New Jersey town: 24.5 in). Expect about 24 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 111 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of East Brunswick since 1950, compared with 9 for the typical New Jersey town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on May 27, 2001 about 6.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 27, 2003.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 25 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on September 9, 2023.
Severe weather in Middlesex County since 1996
Middlesex 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 |
| March 14, 2016 | Severe Storm | DR-4264: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Middlesex County
Middlesex County had 430,555 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $82,400 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in East Brunswick itself the ACS puts it at 4.7%.
Public schools in East Brunswick
13 public schools with 9,504 students, about 11.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Brunswick High School | 10-12 | 2,104 | 12.6 |
| Churchill Junior High School | 7-9 | 2,007 | 12.3 |
| Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School | 5-6 | 1,312 | 10.7 |
| East Brunswick Magnet School | 9-12 | 742 | 11.8 |
| Hatikvah International Academy Charter School (charter) | K-8 | 637 | 14.8 |
| Memorial Elementary School | K-4 | 409 | 10.2 |
| Frost Elementary School | PK-4 | 391 | 10.6 |
| Lawrence Brook Elementary School | PK-4 | 361 | 9.0 |
| Chittick Elementary School | PK-4 | 353 | 8.8 |
| Central Elementary School | PK-4 | 351 | 10.0 |
| Warnsdorfer Elementary School | K-4 | 339 | 9.7 |
| Irwin Elementary School | PK-4 | 311 | 10.0 |
Towns near East Brunswick
- Milltown, NJ1.9 mi · 7,037 people · home $458,800
- South River, NJ2.5 mi · 16,118 people · home $405,200
- Spotswood, NJ2.6 mi · 8,163 people · home $369,900
- North Brunswick, NJ3.6 mi · 43,905 people · home $431,500
- New Brunswick, NJ4.4 mi · 55,266 people · home $353,800
- Old Bridge, NJ5.1 mi · 27,210 people · home $485,800
- Highland Park, NJ5.2 mi · 15,072 people · home $471,700
- East Franklin, NJ5.4 mi · 9,788 people · home $385,900
East Brunswick questions
Is East Brunswick, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, East Brunswick scores better for retirees than 43% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 36%. 17.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.3).
How much does a house cost in East Brunswick?
The median owner-occupied home in East Brunswick is valued at $521,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $143,343, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $2,045 a month.
What is the weather like in East Brunswick?
July highs average 86.5°F and January lows 22.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.5 inches of precipitation a year and 29.0 inches of snow.
Does East Brunswick get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of East Brunswick since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on May 27, 2001. 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)