How East Brunswick Ranks Among NJ's 'Best' Places To Live

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — East Brunswick recently got an A+ for being among the best places to live in NJ, according to a new ranking released this week by Niche.

Overall, East Brunswick was ranked 112th in New Jersey and 11th in Middlesex County.

The list ranked 228 cities and 17,932 towns and neighborhoods. To compile it, Niche used federal data from the Census Bureau, FBI, Labor Bureau and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as reviews from residents.

They consider factors like affordability, the local housing market, neighborhood diversity, the quality of public schools, crime, and walkability.

Niche also breaks down community grades into 12 subcategories.

East Brunswick scored an overall grade of A+, with the highest marks given to the school district. The Township received the lowest grade in cost of living, earning a C+.

Here’s the breakdown for East Brunswick's grades from Niche:

• Overall: A+
• Public schools: A+
• Housing: B
• Good for families: A+
• Jobs: B+
• Cost of living: C+
• Outdoor activities: A
• Crime and safety: B-
• Nightlife: B+
• Diversity: A
• Weather: B+
• Health and fitness: A-
• Commute: B

Niche has been releasing Best Places to Live rankings for almost a decade, including more than 18,000 communities in its latest iteration.

Niche.com is designed to connect students to schools and communities.

"For almost 10 years now, our Best Places to Live rankings have helped people find a new neighborhood to call home based on what matters most to them, whether that’s affordable housing, easy access to amenities or excellent local schools," Niche CEO Luke Skurman said in a statement. "We are proud to be a trusted resource for families, homebuyers, professionals and retirees alike in their research."

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