Above Average CostVery SafePiscataway Township School District
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Is Rutgers University-Livingston Campus, NJ a Good Place to Live?
Rutgers University-Livingston Campus is a small town of 2,571 in New Jersey, with a median household income of N/A
and a 3.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is
12% above the national average.
Strengths:
Rutgers University-Livingston Campus stands out for solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living. Whether Rutgers University-Livingston Campus is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Rutgers University-Livingston Campus 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
Rutgers University-Livingston Campus's overall cost of living index is 112.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Rutgers University-Livingston Campus costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.
Metric
Rutgers University-Livingston Campus, NJ
National Avg
Median Home Value
N/A
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
N/A
65.9%
Median Household Income
N/A
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Rutgers University-Livingston Campus'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
Rutgers University-Livingston Campus is served primarily by Piscataway Township School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Rutgers University-Livingston Campus, NJ
National Avg
School District
Piscataway Township School District
—
Elementary Schools
6
—
Middle Schools
3
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
84.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
100.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Rutgers University-Livingston Campus sees average highs of 40.3°F in January
and 86.5°F in July,
with 49.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 29.0 inches of snow per year.
Rutgers University-Livingston Campus's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average.
That puts Rutgers University-Livingston Campus roughly 12% above the national average in cost.
The median home price is N/A and median rent is N/A/month.
Rutgers University-Livingston Campus'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.
Public schools in Rutgers University-Livingston Campus are operated by Piscataway Township School District.
The district has 6 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1. 84.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Rutgers University-Livingston Campus, NJ has a population of 2,571, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 3.1%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Rutgers University-Livingston Campus averages 40.3°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.1 inches
with about 29.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Rutgers University-Livingston Campus, NJ is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 08854, 08817.
The population of Rutgers University-Livingston Campus, New Jersey is 2,571 with a median age of 20.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Rutgers University-Livingston Campus: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income N/A, 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 Rutgers University-Livingston Campus side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
