Livability Score

79
/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 C-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Lahore Chat House
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Frappe Joe Coffee
Coffee Shop
Athena Greek Cafe and Bakery
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Yo Delight
Coffee Shop
Gong Cha
Coffee Shop
Cai's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Brewed Awakening
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Copacabana Coffee & Bagles
Coffee Shop
Snack Bar
Coffee Shop
Melao Cafe & Creamery
Coffee Shop
The Coffee Box
Coffee Shop
Dunkin' Donuts
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
8K Cinemas Movie City
Cinema
Animal Haven
Zoo
Thomas Edison Center at Menlo Park
Museum
AMC Dine-In Menlo Park 12
Cinema
Barron Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Community Theather
Theatre Arts
Forum
Theatre Arts
Union County Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Pinot's Palette
Art Gallery
Food and Drink (2) F
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Maglione's Italian Ice
Sweets
Burger King 4348
Fast Food
Liquor Locker
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Colonia Dairy Maid
Sweets
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Scream 4 Cream
Sweets
White Castle
Fast Food
Auntie Anne's
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Sugar Bear
Sweets
Bottle Giant
Alcohol
Rita's Italian Ice
Sweets
McDonald's
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Baked Bouquet
Fast Food
Wegmans Liquor
Alcohol
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Retro Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Edison YMCA
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Woodbridge Community Center
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Evergreen Youth Center
Community Centre
Pole 2 Pole Fitness
Gym
Parish Center
Community Centre
Minnie B. Veal Community Center
Community Centre
Hungarian American Citizens Club
Community Centre
Retro Fitness
Gym
Fitness 19
Gym
Groceries (6) A+
Shahnawaz
Grocery Store
Quality Sweets
Bakery
Ahmed Halal Meat Inc.
Butcher
Best Way Cash & Carry
Grocery Store
Sabzi Mandi
Grocery Store
Patel Brothers
Grocery Store
Garden Farm Market
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Wegmans
Grocery Store
Bagel Supreme
Bakery
The Fresh Grocer
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Juno
Bakery
Lotte Market
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Pathmark
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Parks (11) A+
Cooper Avenue Playground
Park
Progressive Playground
Playground
Merrill Park
Park
Thomas Edison Memorial Park
Park
Regina Street Park
Park
Woodbridge Little League Fields
Park
Prospect Park
Park
Howell Ave Park
Park
Roosevelt Park
Park
Avenel Park
Park
Heards Brook Park
Park
Frank G. Memorial Park
Park
Charles Shaughnessy Park
Park
Mark Polansky Park
Playground
Durand Cormaci Park
Park
Beatrice Parkway Park
Park
Bucknell Park
Park
Oak Tree Park
Park
Oakland Park
Park
Woodwild Park
Park
Woodwild Park
Park
Stein Field
Park
Remembrance Park
Park
Parker Press Park
Park
Rahway Avenue Park
Park
Shops (11) C+
Saree Bazaar
Clothing
CP Jewelers
Fashion
Virani Jewelers
Fashion
Faber News Now
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Gold Palace Jewelers
Fashion
Tiger Mart
Convenience Store
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
Best Buy
Electronics
Marshalls
Department Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
K&G Fashion Superstore
Clothing
Sears
Department Store
Phenix Salon Suites
Beauty
Target
Department Store
Big Lots
Department Store
Burlington
Department Store
Fortunoff Backyard Store
Furniture
Macy's
Department Store
Men's Wearhouse
Clothing
JCPenney
Department Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Nordstrom
Department Store
Apple Store
Electronics
Barnes & Noble
Books
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 19.7% take public transportation in Iselin.
Public Transit Stops (12)
Stops & Stations A+
Metropark
Transit Station
Metropark Rail Station Bus Lane 1
Bus Stop
Metropark Rail Station Bus Lane 2
Bus Stop
Metropark Rail Station Bus Lane 3
Bus Stop
Metropark Rail Station Bus Lane 4
Bus Stop
Metropark Rail Station Bus Lane 5
Bus Stop
Harrows Gate (Gill Lane)
Bus Stop
Harrows Gate (Gill Lane)
Bus Stop
Woodbridge Corporate Center
Bus Stop
GREEN ST + WORTH ST (Metropark Loop)
Bus Stop
GREEN ST 320E OF WORTH ST (Elizabeth)
Bus Stop
Green Street at Tyler Avenue
Bus Stop
Woodbridge Center Mall
Bus Stop
Woodbridge Center Mall
Bus Stop
Woodbridge Center Mall
Bus Stop
Woodbridge Center Drive at Woodbridge Terrace
Bus Stop
Ford Avenue at Webb Drive
Bus Stop
Ford Avenue at Webb Drive
Bus Stop
Parsonage Road at Lafayette Avenue
Bus Stop
Parsonage Road at Lafayette Avenue
Bus Stop
JFK Medical Center
Bus Stop
Menlo Park Mall
Bus Stop
JFK Medical Center
Bus Stop
Woodbridge Center Drive at Plaza Drive
Bus Stop
Woodbridge Center Drive at Plaza Drive
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
19.7% A
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Iselin is 129/100 - which is 7% higher than New Jersey.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime B

Iselin crime rates are 1,811 per 100k, which is 12% higher than New Jersey
Property Crime
1,584 crimes per 100k C+
Violent Crime
227 crimes per 100k B+
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employment A+

The median income in Iselin is $101,386 - which is 38% higher than New Jersey.
Med. Household Income
$101,386 A+
Unemployment Rate
3.9% C-
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health D-

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Raritan Bay Medical Center
Clinic
Iselin Fire Department - Woodbridge District 11 Sub-Station
Fire Station
Garden State Dispensary
Pharmacy
Savings Pharmacy and Surgical Supplies
Pharmacy
Family Dentistry of Edison
Dentist
Edison Imaging Associates
Clinic
Redefine Healthcare - Edison, NJ
Clinic
Premier Brain & Spine
Clinic
Dr. Aijuan Wang, MD
Doctor
JFK Medical Center
Hospital
Middlesex Pulmonary Associates
Doctor
New Jersey Infectious Disease
Doctor
Colonia Fire Department
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
David J. D’Apolito, D.M.D.
Dentist
Lake Family Dentistry
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Woodbridge Developmental Center
Hospital
Metuchen Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
Rahway Engine Company Number 5
Fire Station
Rahway Fire Department Headquarters
Fire Station
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital At Rahway
Hospital
Clark Police Department
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Iselin home prices are $316,300 - which is equal to New Jersey
Home Price
$316,300 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
9% B+
Home Affordability
3.1x (home price to income ratio) B+
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schools B+

The Iselin graduation rate is 88% - which is 2% higher than New Jersey
School Test Scores
61% C-
High School Grad. Rates
88% B
Elementary Schools (6) A+
Oak Tree Road Elementary School
Indiana Avenue Elementary School
Robert Mascenick Elementary School
Kennedy Park Elementary School
The Goddard School Of Woodbridge
Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School
Iselin Middle School
Lynn Crest Elementary School
Menlo Park Elementary School
Mawbey Street Elementary School
Claremont Avenue Elementary School
Fords Middle School
James Madison Intermediate School
James Monroe Elementary School
Kidsport Academy
St John Vianney School
James Madison Primary School
Franklin D Roosevelt School
Oak Ridge Heights School
Colonia Middle School
Avenel Middle School
Woodbridge Middle School
Ross Street Elementary School
Avenel Street Elementary School
St Helena School
High Schools (1) F
John F. Kennedy High School
Colonia High School
Woodbridge High School
Metuchen High School
John P. Stevens High School
St Joseph High School
Bishop George Ahr High School
Middlesex County Voc Acad Allied Health & Biomedical Science
Rahway High School
Newmark High School
Arthur L. Johnson High School
Union County Tech
Academy For Information Technology
Academy For Performing Arts
Union County Magnet High School
Union County Career & Technical Institute
Academy For Allied Health Sciences
Lamberts Mill Academy
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ratings A

Iselin has an overall rating of 82% from 3 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes A+
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High Price but High Value 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) If you’re looking for a quiet town to settle down in, look no further. While some may say living in Iselin is boring, I would strongly disagree. What it may lack in night time entertainment such as loud clubs, it more than enough makes up for in it’s beautiful scenery and won ...Read More der places to eat.

My favorite part about living here is the fact that you’re surrounded by more than 10 different parks to go out and explore. Considering I have two dogs, that is definitely a plus! But, don’t worry, you’re not out in the middle of nowhere either. With just a short drive you can also have fun shopping around Menlo Park Mall which even has its own dine in movie theatre!

You technically don’t even need a car to get around here, either. Almost all of the best areas in Iselin are accessible through public transportation. You’re almost always near a bus stop and a short distance from the train station, which might come in handy if you’re paying rent here, but, that comes with the territory of living in NJ. Read Less
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      C- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Iselin? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Cooper Avenue Playground
      Progressive Playground
      Merrill Park
      Thomas Edison Memorial Park
      Regina Street Park
      Woodbridge Little League Fields
      Prospect Park
      Howell Ave Park

      Entertainment

      8K Cinemas Movie City
      Animal Haven
      Thomas Edison Center at Menlo Park
      AMC Dine-In Menlo Park 12
      Barron Arts Center
      Community Theather
      Forum
      Union County Performing Arts Center

      Food & Drink

      Dunkin'
      Maglione's Italian Ice
      Burger King 4348
      Liquor Locker
      McDonald's
      Colonia Dairy Maid
      Dunkin'
      Dunkin'

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Iselin? Of all people who commute, 19.7% take public transportation in Iselin.
      Drive to Work
      66%

      11% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      20%

      15% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Iselin? The cost of living in Iselin is 129/100 - which is 7% higher than New Jersey.
      Iselin
      129

      29% more expensive than average

      New Jersey
      121

      21% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B Crime

      What is the crime rate in Iselin? Iselin crime rates are 1,811, which are 12% higher than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      1,811 per 100k people

      22% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 56

      22% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      20%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Iselin? The median income in Iselin is $101,386 which is 38% higher than New Jersey.
      Median household income
      $101,38683% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $43,92547% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      16% lower than the US average

      C+ Health & Safety

      Is Iselin a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Iselin home prices? Iselin home prices are $316,300 - which is equal to New Jersey
      Median home value
      $316,30071% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,82692% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      72%

      13% higher than the US average

      B+ Schools

      Does Iselin have good schools? The Iselin graduation rate is 88% - which is 2% higher than New Jersey
      High school grad. rates
      88%

      6% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      61%

      26% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      10% lower than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Iselin a good place to live? Iselin has an overall rating of 82% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      82%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      88%

      2 total surveys

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