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Bound Brook.
About
Life in Bound Brook
Bound Brook is a community of 12,023 people in New Jersey. The median household income is $90,571, median rent runs about $1,973 per month, and median home values are around $397,100. Unemployment is low at 4.5%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Bound Brook at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.1%
Foreign-Born
38.0%
Broadband Internet
94.2%
of households
Population Growth
+8.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics38.0% foreign-born, most often from Colombia
Who lives in Bound Brook: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Bound Brook, the largest foreign-born group is from Colombia (18.4%), and 49.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.8%
of residents
65 and Older
14.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
35.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
27.9%
of households
Married Couples
39.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.64
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 15% above NJ average
Rent, home values, and income in Bound Brook
In Bound Brook, rent runs 15% above the NJ average, and home values are 13% below the NJ average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
63.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
39.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
112.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$9,303
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
44.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1957
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $508,704 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts below NJ average
Unemployment in Bound Brook
Unemployment in Somerset County, which includes Bound Brook, is 0.7 percentage points lower than the NJ average.
Unemployment rate
Bound Brook: Somerset County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Somerset County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Bound Brook is about 4% of Somerset County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Bound Brook Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute23.5 min avg
How Bound Brook residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Bound Brook, most residents drive alone to work (63%), and 70% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 21 mi
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Major hub23.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 62% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Bound Brook runs 62% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
124.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
910.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Bound Brook Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 28 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
90.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Somerset County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Somerset County, which includes Bound Brook, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 28 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | Winter Weather | $45,000 |
| 2024 | 27 | Excessive Heat | None reported |
| 2023 | 26 | Dense Fog | None reported |
| 2022 | 16 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2021 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $100.0M |
| 2020 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 27 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 19 | Winter Storm | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Somerset County, county-wide
Bound Brook is about 4% of Somerset County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality36 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Middlesex County, NJ (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 11 miles from Bound Brook) is typically good — 295 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
36
Good Days
295
per year
Moderate Days
66
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Middlesex County, NJ (11 mi away)
Climate83°F summers, 21°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Bound Brook has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and cold winters (avg low 21°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/37°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/59°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
65°/42°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
41°/21°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
49.6"
Annual Snowfall
21.0"
Hot Days/Year
16
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
137
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
121
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 19°F | 3.55" |
| Feb | 41°F | 20°F | 2.79" |
| Mar | 50°F | 27°F | 4.11" |
| Apr | 62°F | 36°F | 3.96" |
| May | 72°F | 46°F | 3.44" |
| Jun | 81°F | 56°F | 4.25" |
| Jul | 86°F | 62°F | 4.68" |
| Aug | 83°F | 60°F | 3.74" |
| Sep | 77°F | 53°F | 4.26" |
| Oct | 64°F | 41°F | 4.27" |
| Nov | 54°F | 31°F | 3.20" |
| Dec | 43°F | 24°F | 4.42" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Bound Brook
Uninsured
19.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Bound Brook's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - Somerset
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3 mi away · Somerville
University Behavioral Health Care
Psychiatric · ER available · 4.5 mi away · Piscataway
Saint Peter's University Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.1 mi away · New Brunswick
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education10.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Bound Brook
Bound Brook's student/teacher ratio is 10.0:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 27.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
27.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Bound Brook (within 15 miles)
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
6.8 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 37,751 students · in-state tuition $18,824 · 85% graduate · median earnings $80,490 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,533 students · in-state tuition $49,100 · 75% graduate · median earnings $66,065 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Morristown National Historical Park, 14 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Bound Brook
Bound Brook has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Morristown National Historical Park (14 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Morristown National Historical Park
National Historical Park
14 mi awayThomas Edison National Historical Park
National Historical Park
22 mi awayLower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River
National Wild and Scenic River
26 mi awayNational Parks of New York Harbor
National Park Site
27 mi awayStatue Of Liberty National Monument
National Monument
27 mi awayEllis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
28 mi awayCastle Clinton National Monument
National Monument
29 mi awayFederal Hall National Memorial
National Memorial
29 mi awayPublic Libraries in Bound Brook
Bound Brook Memorial Library
402 E. High Street, Bound Brook
Cities Near Bound Brook
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Bound Brook FAQ
Is Bound Brook, New Jersey affordable?⌄
Bound Brook's median rent is $1,973/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $90,571/year. Median home value is $397,100.
Is Bound Brook, New Jersey safe?⌄
Bound Brook's violent crime rate was 125 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 911 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Bound Brook, New Jersey?⌄
Somerset County, which includes Bound Brook, has an unemployment rate of 4.5%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Bound Brook, New Jersey?⌄
The cost of living in Bound Brook is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,973/month and median household income is $90,571/year. The median home value is $397,100. About 64% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Bound Brook, New Jersey?⌄
The average commute in Bound Brook is 24 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from