What are the schools like in Bound Brook, NJ?

Bound Brook is served primarily by Bound Brook School District. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.8:1.

What is the median household income in Bound Brook?

The median household income in Bound Brook, NJ is $78,776 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.6%.

What is the weather like in Bound Brook, NJ?

Bound Brook has an average high temperature of 38.7°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 21.0 inches.

Bound Brook, NJ Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Bound Brook, NJ affordable or expensive?

Bound Brook's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bound Brook is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $345,100 and the median rent is $1,727 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Bound Brook, NJ?

Bound Brook has a violent crime rate of 108.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1029.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bound Brook, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Bound Brook is a small city of 11,906 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $78,776 and a 6.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Bound Brook stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Bound Brook is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bound Brook city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 112.5

Bound Brook's overall cost of living index is 112.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bound Brook costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Bound Brook, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$345,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,727	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	44.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$78,776	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Bound Brook's violent crime rate is 108.8 per 100,000 residents — 71% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

108.8 /100k

Property Crime

1029.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Bound Brook is served primarily by Bound Brook School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bound Brook, NJ	National Avg
School District	Bound Brook School District	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	29.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bound Brook sees average highs of 38.7°F in January and 85.5°F in July, with 49.6 inches of annual precipitation and 21.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bound Brook, NJ
Average High — January	38.7°F
Average High — July	85.5°F
Annual Precipitation	49.6"
Annual Snowfall	21.0"

Demographics

Metric	Bound Brook, NJ	National Avg
Population	11,906	—
Median Age	36.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	49.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	36.0%	18.9%
Asian	4.5%	6.3%
Under 18	21.7%	22.2%
65 and over	12.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

South Bound Brook, NJ 1 mi Finderne, NJ 2 mi Middlesex, NJ 2 mi Franklin Center, NJ 3 mi Zarephath, NJ 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Bound Brook

Bound Brook, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

08805

Bound Brook vs Other Cities

Bound Brook, NJ vs South Bound Brook, NJ Bound Brook, NJ vs Finderne, NJ Bound Brook, NJ vs Middlesex, NJ Bound Brook, NJ vs Franklin Center, NJ Bound Brook, NJ vs Zarephath, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bound Brook, NJ affordable or expensive?

Bound Brook's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Bound Brook roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $345,100 and median rent is $1,727/month.

What is the crime rate in Bound Brook, NJ?

Bound Brook's violent crime rate is 108.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1029.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bound Brook?

Public schools in Bound Brook are operated by Bound Brook School District. The district has 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.8:1. 29.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bound Brook, NJ a good place to live?

Bound Brook, NJ has a population of 11,906, a median household income of $78,776, and an unemployment rate of 6.6%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Bound Brook?

Bound Brook averages 38.7°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.6 inches with about 21.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bound Brook?

Bound Brook, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 08805.

What is the population of Bound Brook?

The population of Bound Brook, New Jersey is 11,906 with a median age of 36.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bound Brook?

Key numbers for living in Bound Brook: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $345,100, median household income $78,776, crime index 37 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bound Brook side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.