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Sayreville.
About
Life in Sayreville
Living in Sayreville means being close enough to New York City for commuting—about 24 miles away—while maintaining a more affordable, residential feel than the city itself. The median home value hovers around $444,100 with median rent at $1,711 a month, which is reasonable for the region, and the median household income of nearly $99,000 reflects a stable, working middle-class community. The job market is solid with a 4.8% unemployment rate, and you'll have good highway access via the Garden State Parkway and Route 9 for getting around the region, though most errands and commuting will require a car.
Sayreville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Foreign-Born
33.3%
Broadband Internet
94.3%
of households
Population Growth
+3.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics33.3% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Sayreville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Sayreville, the largest foreign-born group is from India (22.8%), and 14.1% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
21.7%
of residents
65 and Older
15.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
26.0%
of households
Married Couples
49.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.66
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 about average for NJ
Rent, home values, and income in Sayreville
Rent and home values here are close to the NJ average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
50.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
112.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$8,832
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
63.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1973
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $526,387 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below NJ average
Unemployment in Sayreville
Unemployment in Sayreville is 0.4 percentage points lower than the NJ average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Sayreville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute30.8 min avg
How Sayreville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Sayreville, most residents drive alone to work (69%), and 53% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 19 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 57% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Sayreville runs 57% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
142.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
905.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Sayreville Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 17 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Middlesex County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Middlesex County, which includes Sayreville, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 17 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | Excessive Heat | $10,000 |
| 2024 | 24 | Excessive Heat | $10,000 |
| 2023 | 20 | Dense Fog | None reported |
| 2022 | 17 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2021 | 27 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50.0M |
| 2020 | 26 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 23 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 27 | Coastal Flood | 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
Middlesex County, county-wide
Air Quality36 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Middlesex County, which includes Sayreville, 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
Middlesex County, county-wide
Climate84°F summers, 25°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Sayreville has warm summers (avg high 84°F) and cold winters (avg low 25°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/41°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
84°/63°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
67°/45°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
43°/25°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
49.9"
Annual Snowfall
29.0"
Hot Days/Year
24
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
111
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
125
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 23°F | 3.74" |
| Feb | 43°F | 24°F | 2.97" |
| Mar | 51°F | 31°F | 4.40" |
| Apr | 63°F | 41°F | 3.89" |
| May | 72°F | 51°F | 4.03" |
| Jun | 81°F | 60°F | 4.83" |
| Jul | 87°F | 66°F | 4.83" |
| Aug | 85°F | 64°F | 4.66" |
| Sep | 78°F | 57°F | 4.18" |
| Oct | 67°F | 44°F | 4.11" |
| Nov | 56°F | 35°F | 3.40" |
| Dec | 45°F | 28°F | 4.49" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Sayreville
Uninsured
8.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside Sayreville's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Raritan Bay Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.2 mi away · Perth Amboy
Jfk University Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.5 mi away · Edison
Children's Specialized Hospital
Childrens · 7.2 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.
Education11.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Sayreville
Sayreville's student/teacher ratio is 11.8:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 36.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
9
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
36.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Sayreville (within 15 miles)
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
7 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 37,751 students · in-state tuition $18,824 · 85% graduate · median earnings $80,490 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 9,657 students · in-state tuition $7,490 · 37% graduate · median earnings $59,992 (10 yrs after entry)
St Paul's School of Nursing-Staten Island
12.1 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 656 students · in-state tuition $17,988 · 64% graduate · median earnings $66,402 (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: National Parks of New York Harbor, 20 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Sayreville
Sayreville has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being National Parks of New York Harbor (20 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
National Parks of New York Harbor
National Park Site
20 mi awayStatue Of Liberty National Monument
National Monument
21 mi awayEllis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
22 mi awayGateway National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
22 mi awayGovernors Island National Monument
National Monument
22 mi awayThomas Edison National Historical Park
National Historical Park
22 mi awayCastle Clinton National Monument
National Monument
23 mi awayFederal Hall National Memorial
National Memorial
23 mi awayPublic Libraries in Sayreville
Sayreville Free Public Library
1050 Washington Road, Parlin
Cities Near Sayreville
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Sayreville FAQ
Is Sayreville, New Jersey affordable?⌄
Sayreville's median rent is $1,711/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $99,979/year. Median home value is $444,100.
Is Sayreville, New Jersey safe?⌄
Sayreville's violent crime rate was 143 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 905 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Sayreville, New Jersey?⌄
Sayreville has an unemployment rate of 4.8%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Sayreville, New Jersey?⌄
The cost of living in Sayreville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,711/month and median household income is $99,979/year. The median home value is $444,100. About 51% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Sayreville, New Jersey?⌄
The average commute in Sayreville is 31 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