Where Do Sayreville and South Amboy Rank Among The Best Places to Live in New Jersey? - TAPinto.net

SAYREVILLE/SOUTH AMBOY, NJ – Real estate website Niche.com has announced its annual “Best Places to Live in New Jersey” list. South Amboy and Sayreville ranked No. 388 and No. 299 in Middlesex County behind Princeton Meadows, which claimed the top spot in the county.

Overall, Princeton Junction and Princeton finished 1-2 in the statewide rankings, followed by Ridgewood, Mountain Lakes, Upper Montclair, Princeton Meadows, Ho-Ho-Kus, New Providence, Glen Rock, and Monmouth Junction in the top 10.

In the Middlesex County rankings, Princeton Meadows took the top spot, followed by Monmouth Junction, Plainsboro Center, Metuchen, Kendall Park, Highland Park, Heathcote, Dayton, Edison, East Brunswick, Cranbury, and Iselin.

Sayreville (Population: 44,292) came in No. 299 overall on the statewide list and No. 22 in Middlesex County. The median home value in Sayreville is $302,800 (national: $217,500), while the median rent is $1,332 /month (national: $1,062). The median household income is $81,883/year. Education levels in the towns are average; Over one third of Sayreville residents have a four-year college degree or higher; 11% have a Master's degree or higher (national: 12%), 24% have a Bachelor's degree (national: 20%) 26% have some college or an Associate's degree. Thirty percent of residents have a high school diploma or equivalent, and 10% of the population has less than high school diploma.

Among the positives listed about the town is their reputation of being a good place to raise a family, “great atmosphere,” very family friendly, a good school system, local restaurants, friendliness, “a very calm environment,” and safety. Reviews mentioned a great deal of town pride, nice parks, and one of the most successful high school football programs in the state. Critiques were a lack of night-life and public transportation.

Overall Niche Grade: grade B+

Public Schools: grade B

Crime & Safety: grade B

Housing: grade C+

Nightlife: grade B

Good for Families: grade B+

Diversity: grade A+

Jobs: grade B-

Cost of Living: grade C+

Health & Fitness: grade B+

Outdoor Activities: grade A

Commute: grade B

South Amboy (Population: 8,772) came in No. 388 overall in the statewide list and No. 32 in Middlesex County. The median home value in South Amboy is $294,500 (national: $217,500), while the median rent is $1,332 /month (national: $1,062). The median household income is $73,056 /year. More than one-quarter (28%) of South Amboy residents have a four-year college degree or higher; 9% have a Master's degree or higher (national: 12%), 19% have a Bachelor's degree (national: 20%). Another 31% have some college or an Associate's degree, and 31% have a high school diploma or equivalent. Only 10% of the population has less than high school diploma.

Among the positives listed about the town are its train station that brings commuters into Manhattan, strong sense of community, “excellent school system,” a breathtaking bayside view, friendliness, “welcoming environment,” and safety. The frequent downside mentioned was that not many stores or places in town are within walking distance.

Overall Niche Grade: grade B

Public Schools: grade B

Crime & Safety: grade B

Housing: grade C-

Nightlife: grade B

Good for Families: grade B

Diversity: grade A

Jobs: grade C+

Cost of Living: grade C

Health & Fitness: grade B

Outdoor Activities: grade A

Commute: B+

Niche.com generates the Best Places to Live rankings by using data from the U.S. Census, FBI, BLS, and CDC combined with millions of resident reviews. The company considers factors such as affordability, the local housing market, neighborhood diversity, area public schools, walkability, and more.

“In the past year, many people have become more mobile than ever before. Especially if they’re able to work remotely, people are asking themselves where they really want to live,” said Luke Skurman, CEO of Niche. “Our rankings are designed to help our users find the next place they want to call home based on their unique priorities. For families, we know schools are an important factor. In addition to the Best Places to Live rankings, our comprehensive school profiles and school rankings are very valuable for families looking to make a move.”





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Published On: Mon, 15 Mar 2021 20:50:00 GMT