What are the schools like in Deans, NJ?

Deans is served primarily by South Brunswick School District. The district operates 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.0:1.

What is the median household income in Deans?

The median household income in Deans, NJ is $213,971 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.3%.

What is the weather like in Deans, NJ?

Deans has an average high temperature of 40.3°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 29.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Deans, NJ affordable or expensive?

Deans's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Deans is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $631,400 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Deans, NJ?

Deans has a violent crime rate of 98.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 464.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Deans, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Deans is a small town of 1,049 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $213,971 and a 5.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Deans stands out for solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

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

All Deans 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

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

Metric	Deans, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$631,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	89.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$213,971	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Deans's violent crime rate is 98.5 per 100,000 residents — 74% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

98.5 /100k

Property Crime

464.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Deans is served primarily by South Brunswick School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Deans, NJ	National Avg
School District	South Brunswick School District	—
Elementary Schools	7	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	69.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Deans sees average highs of 40.3°F in January and 86.5°F in July, with 49.3 inches of annual precipitation and 29.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Deans, NJ
Average High — January	40.3°F
Average High — July	86.5°F
Annual Precipitation	49.3"
Annual Snowfall	29.0"

Demographics

Metric	Deans, NJ	National Avg
Population	1,049	—
Median Age	49.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	48.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	26.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.2%	18.9%
Asian	69.3%	6.3%
Under 18	19.4%	22.2%
65 and over	13.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Deans

Deans, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

08902

Deans vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deans, NJ affordable or expensive?

Deans's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Deans roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $631,400 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Deans, NJ?

Deans's violent crime rate is 98.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 464.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Deans?

Public schools in Deans are operated by South Brunswick School District. The district has 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1. 69.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Deans, NJ a good place to live?

Deans, NJ has a population of 1,049, a median household income of $213,971, and an unemployment rate of 5.3%. 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 Deans?

Deans averages 40.3°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.3 inches with about 29.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Deans?

Deans, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 08902.

What is the population of Deans?

The population of Deans, New Jersey is 1,049 with a median age of 49.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Deans?

Key numbers for living in Deans: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $631,400, median household income $213,971, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Deans side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.