Livability Score

72
/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
Dunellen Bagel
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Baker
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bagel Pantry
Coffee Shop
Corner Bakery Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Dunellen Theater and Cinema Cafe
Cinema
Drake House Museum
Museum
Bowlero
Bowling Alley
Watchung Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Regal Hadley Theatre Stadium 16
Cinema
Brook Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Hamilton Street Gallery
Art Gallery
Food and Drink (8) A-
Zupkos Pub & Grill
Bar
Uncle Louie G
Sweets
30 Burgers & Mikes Subs
Fast Food
Texas Weiner
Fast Food
Dairy Quick
Sweets
Concession Stand
Fast Food
Roxy & Dukes
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Duck Donuts
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Just Subs
Deli
McDonald's
Fast Food
Ellery's
Bar
Rita's Italian Ice
Sweets
Wendy's
Fast Food
White Castle
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Retro Fitness
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
Piscataway Senior Center
Community Centre
YMCA
Community Centre
Groceries (1) F
Tropical Supermarket
Grocery Store
Acme
Grocery Store
Bread Cafe Bakery
Bakery
SuperFood Fresh Supermarket
Grocery Store
Farmer's Market
Grocery Store
Acme
Grocery Store
Kings
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Krauszer's Food Store
Grocery Store
Dollar General Market
Grocery Store
Asian Food Market
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Brooklyn Bakery
Bakery
Aldi
Grocery Store
Twin City
Grocery Store
Price Saver Marketplace
Grocery Store
Target
Grocery Store
Crystal Supermarket
Grocery Store
Sandra's Grocery
Grocery Store
J&E Bakery & Deli
Bakery
Kalel Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Zm Grocery
Grocery Store
Parks (10) A+
Washington Park
Park
Morecraft Park
Park
Columbia Park
Park
Gavornick Pick
Park
McCoy Park
Park
Mervin F. Alexander Park
Park
Pond Park
Park
Pond Park Gazebo
Park
Columbus Park
Park
Charles Day Park
Park
Quibbletown Park
Park
Walnut Park
Park
Washington Rock State Park
Park
Memorial Field
Park
Green Brook Park
Park
Green Brook Park
Park
Mathewson Park
Park
Mountainview Park
Park
Lincoln Park
Park
Top of the World Park
Park
Warrenbrook Park
Park
Spring Lake County Park
Park
Possumtown Park
Park
Monument Park
Park
Victor Crowell Park
Park
Shops (5) C+
QuickChek
Convenience Store
Lucky 7 Days
Convenience Store
Mini-Mart
Convenience Store
Kwik Mart
Convenience Store
Dollar Planet
Convenience Store
Casey's Office Furniture
Furniture
Jaeger Lumber
Home Improvement
Kwrasers
Convenience Store
Gatsby Salon
Beauty
Jefre Bridal
Clothing
Value City Furniture
Furniture
Salon Centric
Beauty
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
QuickChek
Convenience Store
On the Run
Convenience Store
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
Almost Below Cost
Furniture
Bassett Furniture
Furniture
Petco
Pets
Jesus Book & Gift Store
Books
Harmon
Department Store
La-Z-Boy
Furniture
Ashley HomeStore
Furniture
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 11.4% take public transportation in Dunellen.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
NJT 819 - 4th St at Rock Ave
Bus Stop
4th Street at Rushmore Avenue
Bus Stop
Clinton Avenue at New Market Avenue
Bus Stop
Clinton Avenue at New Market Avenue
Bus Stop
Plainfield Avenue at Sampton Avenue
Bus Stop
Plainfield Avenue at Sampton Avenue
Bus Stop
Plainfield
Transit Station
Watchung Avenue at East 4th Street
Bus Stop
Watchung Avenue at East 4th Street
Bus Stop
3rd Street at Church Street
Bus Stop
3rd Street at Church Street
Bus Stop
Randolph Road at Arlington Avenue
Bus Stop
Randolph Road at Arlington Avenue
Bus Stop
Stelton Road at Hadley Center Drive
Bus Stop
Bound Brook
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
11.4% B+
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Dunellen is 119/100 - which is 2% lower than New Jersey.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime A+

Dunellen crime rates are 864 per 100k, which is 47% lower than New Jersey
Property Crime
824 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
40 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Dunellen is $75,564 - which is 3% higher than New Jersey.
Med. Household Income
$75,564 B
Unemployment Rate
3.5% C+
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health B+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Dunellen Rescue Squad
Ambulance Station
Dunellen Police Department
Police
Dunellen Fire Department
Fire Station
Central Jersey Urgent Care Green Brook
Hospital
Central Jersey Urgent Care Green Brook
Clinic
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
Middlesex Police Department
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Warren Township Rescue Squad
Fire Station
Warren Township Police Department
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
South Plainfield Fire Department
Fire Station
Watchung Police Department
Police
Park Avenue Gentle Dental: Dr. Harsha Patel DDS
Dentist
JFK-Muhlenberg Campus Satellite Emergency Department
Clinic
Piscataway Police Station
Police
Bound Brook Hose Company Number 1
Fire Station
River Road Fire House
Fire Station
Easy Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A

Dunellen home prices are $283,000 - which is 11% lower than New Jersey
Home Price
$283,000 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
-1% C
Home Affordability
3.7x (home price to income ratio) C
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schools C-

The Dunellen graduation rate is 83% - which is 4% lower than New Jersey
School Test Scores
43% F
High School Grad. Rates
83% C-
Elementary Schools (2) D-
Lincoln Middle School
John P. Faber Elementary School
Green Brook Middle School
Arbor Elementary School
Irene E. Feldkirchner Elementary School
Parker Elementary School
Quibbletown Middle School
Clinton Elementary School
Jefferson Elementary School
The Giving Nest Preschool
Grandview Elementary School
West End School
Theodore Schor Middle School
Franklin Elementary School
Sundance School
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School
The Queen City Academy Charter School
Washington Community School
Von E Mauger Middle School
Hubbard Middle School
Watchung Elementary School
Union County Teams Charter School
Cresthaven Academy Charter School
The Goddard School
Stony Brook School
High Schools (1) B-
Dunellen High School
Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies
Middlesex High School
Union County Teams Charter School
North Plainfield High School
South Plainfield High School
Piscataway Township High School
Plainfield High School
Lake Nelson Sda School
The Barack Obama Green Charter High School
Barack Obama Academy For Academic & Civic Development
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ratings D+

Dunellen has an overall rating of 57% from 1 reviews.
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      C Amenities

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

      Parks

      Washington Park
      Morecraft Park
      Columbia Park
      Gavornick Pick
      McCoy Park
      Mervin F. Alexander Park
      Pond Park
      Pond Park Gazebo

      Entertainment

      Dunellen Theater and Cinema Cafe
      Drake House Museum
      Bowlero
      Watchung Arts Center
      Regal Hadley Theatre Stadium 16
      Brook Arts Center
      Hamilton Street Gallery

      Food & Drink

      Zupkos Pub & Grill
      Uncle Louie G
      30 Burgers & Mikes Subs
      Texas Weiner
      Dairy Quick
      Concession Stand
      Roxy & Dukes
      McDonald's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Dunellen? Of all people who commute, 11.4% take public transportation in Dunellen.
      Drive to Work
      74%

      3% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      11%

      6% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Dunellen? The cost of living in Dunellen is 119/100 - which is 2% lower than New Jersey.
      Dunellen
      119

      19% 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 Dunellen? Dunellen crime rates are 864, which are 47% lower than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      864 per 100k people

      63% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 116

      63% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -45%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Dunellen? The median income in Dunellen is $75,564 which is 3% higher than New Jersey.
      Median household income
      $75,56437% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $31,9507% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      25% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A Housing

      What are Dunellen home prices? Dunellen home prices are $283,000 - which is 11% lower than New Jersey
      Median home value
      $283,00053% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,17824% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      66%

      4% higher than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Dunellen have good schools? The Dunellen graduation rate is 83% - which is 4% lower than New Jersey
      High school grad. rates
      83%

      equal to the US average

      School test scores
      43%

      10% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      12:1

      22% lower than the US average

      D+ User Ratings

      Is Dunellen a good place to live? Dunellen has an overall rating of 57% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      57%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      57%

      1 total surveys

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