Livability Score

83
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
El Palacio Resutaurant & Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bliss Coffee Lounge
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
Brook Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Hamilton Street Gallery
Art Gallery
TD Bank Ballpark
Stadium
Eagles Nest Museum
Museum
Bowlero
Bowling Alley
Reading Cinemas
Cinema
Dunellen Theater and Cinema Cafe
Cinema
Food and Drink (10) C+
Frascella's Liquor Shop
Alcohol
Dunkin'
Fast Food
#1 Bar & Grill
Bar
Trackside Bar & Grille
Bar
Santemma Juice
Fast Food
Crown Fried Chicken and grill
Fast Food
Bound Brook Hotel
Bar
30 Burgers
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Bagel Stadium
Deli
Dunkin'
Fast Food
22 West Tap & Grill
Bar
Krauszer's Food & Liquor
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Pancheros
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
The Habit Burger Grill
Fast Food
Hot Dog Joe
Fast Food
Candy With A Twist
Sweets
Sal's Family Deli & Grill
Deli
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Buy Best Wines and Liquors
Alcohol
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Fitness
Gym
Adult Day Center of Somerset County
Community Centre
Somerset County Senior Wellness Center at Bridgewater
Community Centre
Martinsville Community Center
Community Centre
Retro Fitness
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
Groceries (9) A+
Melissa's Bakery
Bakery
Gregorio's Meat Market
Butcher
La Reina Bakery
Bakery
Zm Grocery
Grocery Store
J&E Bakery & Deli
Bakery
Sandra's Grocery
Grocery Store
Kalel Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Crystal Supermarket
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Paris Baguette
Bakery
Price Saver Marketplace
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Brooklyn Bakery
Bakery
Dollar General Market
Grocery Store
Farmer's Market
Grocery Store
SuperFood Fresh Supermarket
Grocery Store
Aquí Supermarket
Grocery Store
Bridgewater Bakery
Bakery
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Bread Cafe Bakery
Bakery
Kettleman's Bagels
Bakery
La Bonbonniere Bake Shoppes
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Acme
Grocery Store
Parks (8) A+
Shady Lane Park
Park
Officer Sam Kriney Memorial Park
Park
Codrington Park
Park
Maltex Park
Park
Billian Legion Park
Park
Glen Park
Park
Tea Street Youth Sports Complex
Park
Bound Brook Rotary Park
Park
Philip Van Horne House Historic Site
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Thomae Park
Park
Cherry Street Park
Park
Maple Avenue Park
Park
Victor Crowell Memorial Park
Park
Victor Crowell Park
Park
Nassau Park
Park
Nassau Park Playground
Playground
Wynnwood Park
Park
Chimney Rock Park
Park
Mountainview Park
Park
Riverside Park
Park
Lincoln Park
Park
Lincoln Ave Soccer Field
Park
Memorial Field
Park
Cooper Street Park
Park
Shops (23) A+
America's Florist
Florist
QuickChek
Convenience Store
Quick In Food Store
Convenience Store
Mg Beauty Salon & Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Flowers Ethan
Florist
Latino Mini Market
Convenience Store
Pet Spaw
Pets
World Supermarket
Convenience Store
25 City Clothing Store
Clothing
Shiny Angel Jewelry
Fashion
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
Karen's Beauty Salon
Hairdresser
Sunny Nails
Beauty
Bonitas Salon
Hairdresser
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Paola's Boutique
Clothing
As Fashion
Clothing
Fashion Salon
Beauty
Major League Barbershop
Hairdresser
Parlor 420
Hairdresser
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Mirror Image Barber Shop
Hairdresser
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Target
Department Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 5.2% take public transportation in Bound Brook.
Public Transit Stops (2)
Stops & Stations B+
Bound Brook
Transit Station
Bridgewater
Transit Station
Union Avenue at Foothill Road
Bus Stop
Union Avenue at Chimney Rock Road
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
5.2% B
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Bound Brook is 121/100 - which is equal to New Jersey.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime A+

Bound Brook crime rates are 1,138 per 100k, which is 30% lower than New Jersey
Property Crime
1,029 crimes per 100k A-
Violent Crime
109 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Bound Brook is $70,605 - which is 4% lower than New Jersey.
Med. Household Income
$70,605 B-
Unemployment Rate
2.3% A+
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (4)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Watchung Fire Co. 3
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Bound Brook Hose Company Number 1
Fire Station
Easy Pharmacy
Pharmacy
South Bound Brook Fire Company Number 1
Fire Station
RWJPE Urgentmed
Clinic
South Bound Brook First-Aid Squad, Inc
Ambulance Station
Brdigewater Dental Group
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Middlesex Police Department
Police
University Orthopaedics Associates
Clinic
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
River Road Fire House
Fire Station
Cardiomd
Doctor
Heights Pharmacy
Pharmacy
A2Z Dental
Dentist
Manville Police Department
Police
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset
Hospital
ProCure Proton Therapy Center
Clinic
Hunterdon Healthcare
Clinic
Manville Family Dental
Dentist
Manville Primary Care
Doctor
Cedar Grove Dental
Dentist
Smiles Unlimited Dental Center
Dentist
Somerset Walkin Clinic
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B+
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housing A-

Bound Brook home prices are $273,000 - which is 14% lower than New Jersey
Home Price
$273,000 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
-1% C
Home Affordability
3.9x (home price to income ratio) C-
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schools D+

The Bound Brook graduation rate is 80% - which is 7% lower than New Jersey
School Test Scores
28% F
High School Grad. Rates
80% D+
Elementary Schools (3) A+
Smalley Elementary School
Lafayette Elementary School
Lamonte-Annex Elementary School
Robert Morris School
Hazelwood Elementary School
Watchung Elementary School
Von E Mauger Middle School
Elizabeth Avenue School
Raritan Valley Montessori Academy
Adamsville Primary School
Angelo L. Tomaso School
Somerset Elementary Academy
Elite Prep
The Giving Nest Preschool In Martinsville
Parker Elementary School
Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School
Van Derveer Elementary School
Roosevelt School
Grandview Elementary School
Knollwood Elementary School
Cedar Hill Prep School
Alexander Batcho Intermediate School
Rutgers Preparatory School
Mt. Horeb School
Theodore Schor Middle School
High Schools (2) A+
Bound Brook High School
Green Brook Academy
Middlesex High School
Somerset Secondary Academy
The Career Center Of The Scesc
Elite Prep
New Road School Of Somerset
Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School
Franklin High School
Manville High School
Rutgers Preparatory School
Nuview Academy
Somerset County Vocational Technical High School
Piscataway Township High School
The Pingry School
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ratings B+

Bound Brook has an overall rating of 76% from 6 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (5)
From AreaVibes A+
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  • Bound Brook has a Livability Score of 83/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Bound Brook crime rates are 30% lower than the New Jersey average
  • Cost of living in Bound Brook is equal to the New Jersey average

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Bound Brook, NJ Needs an Education in Education 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) As a parent, one of my first and foremost concerns is the quality of education my children will receive wherever we live. That being said, we have been living in Bound Brook, New Jersey for nearly two years now, and I have seen the school system here go from bad to incredibly wor ...Read More se. The community itself is great. The people are fantastic; it's a wonderful place to live. However, there is absolutely no excuse for a lax school system. Too much money is shelled out by the state and federal governments, too much effort is put forth by the teachers, the community, and the students. There is no excuse for our children to be lacking in educational services. I suppose if you are single or you have no school age children, Bound Brook could be considered one of the best areas in New Jersey to live in. I am just highly displeased with the schools here.


On a bit of a brighter note, there are some fun and interesting things to do here. There's Launch Trampoline Park, Core Helicopter Company which offers flying lessons as well as tours of the city, the Hardcore Paintball Center for some paintball fun, Grape Expectations Winery, and Little Dolphins Swim Academy for some swimming fun. Read Less
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      A Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Bound Brook? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Shady Lane Park
      Officer Sam Kriney Memorial Park
      Codrington Park
      Maltex Park
      Billian Legion Park
      Glen Park
      Tea Street Youth Sports Complex
      Bound Brook Rotary Park

      Entertainment

      Brook Arts Center
      Hamilton Street Gallery
      TD Bank Ballpark
      Eagles Nest Museum
      Bowlero
      Reading Cinemas
      Dunellen Theater and Cinema Cafe

      Food & Drink

      Frascella's Liquor Shop
      Dunkin'
      #1 Bar & Grill
      Trackside Bar & Grille
      Santemma Juice
      Crown Fried Chicken and grill
      Bound Brook Hotel
      30 Burgers

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Bound Brook? Of all people who commute, 5.2% take public transportation in Bound Brook.
      Drive to Work
      67%

      9% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      5%

      equal to the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Bound Brook? The cost of living in Bound Brook is 121/100 - which is equal to New Jersey.
      Bound Brook
      121

      21% more expensive than average

      New Jersey
      121

      21% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Bound Brook? Bound Brook crime rates are 1,138, which are 30% lower than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      1,138 per 100k people

      51% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 88

      51% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      17%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Bound Brook? The median income in Bound Brook is $70,605 which is 4% lower than New Jersey.
      Median household income
      $70,60528% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $36,88024% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      51% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Bound Brook a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A- Housing

      What are Bound Brook home prices? Bound Brook home prices are $273,000 - which is 14% lower than New Jersey
      Median home value
      $273,00048% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,48156% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      50%

      22% lower than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Bound Brook have good schools? The Bound Brook graduation rate is 80% - which is 7% lower than New Jersey
      High school grad. rates
      80%

      3% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      28%

      42% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      12% lower than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is Bound Brook a good place to live? Bound Brook has an overall rating of 76% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      76%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      89%

      5 total surveys

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