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Branchburg Township
  • Suburb in New Jersey

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Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B
  3. Housing
    grade B
  4. Nightlife
    grade A minus
  5. Good for Families
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  6. Diversity
    grade B
  7. Jobs
    grade B+
  8. Weather
    grade B minus
  9. Cost of Living
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  10. Health & Fitness
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  11. Outdoor Activities
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  12. Commute
    grade B

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Branchburg Township is a suburb of New York City with a population of 14,859. Branchburg Township is in Somerset County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Branchburg Township offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many young professionals live in Branchburg Township and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Branchburg Township are highly rated.

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About Branchburg Township...
Population
14,859

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$497,500
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,700
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    12%
  • Own
    88%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    20.7
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    13.8
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    0
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    27.5
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    461.2
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    34.4
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    9%
  • 10-17 years
    11%
  • 18-24 years
    11%
  • 25-34 years
    7%
  • 35-44 years
    9%
  • 45-54 years
    20%
  • 55-64 years
    21%
  • 65+ years
    13%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    28%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    37%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    19%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    13%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3%
    national  11%

Working in Branchburg Township

Jobs
grade B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$157,813
National
$69,021

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