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East Brunswick, New Jersey

       
Total population 49,039 Average January/July temperatures 27.7° / 73.7°
Median home price $ 331,000 Annual Precipitation 42.97 in. /yr.
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East Brunswick, New Jersey

East Brunswick is a small town between Philadelphia and New York.

Cultural Attractions
Playhouse 22 hosts the East Brunswick Community Players, and will be building a new facility in the fall of 2007.
Economy
The town is primarily a bedroom community, though AT&T is one of its largest employers.
Geography
The Raritan River borders the city on the north, the South River is on its easterly and southern side, and Farrington Lake is on the west.
Historical
The town was settled in the 17th century by people of Scottish, English, Dutch, and German descent.
Recreation
The township is home to an expansive aquatics facility, tennis courts, golf courses, private health clubs, and 14 parks spanning 600 acres.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 36.36 ° / 19.05 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 84.46 ° / 63.01 °
Precipitation (?) 42.97 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 26 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 98
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 96
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 331,000
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $78591.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $72937
Maximum state income tax (?) 8.97 %
State sales tax (?) 7 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) 2.000 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 12
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 23
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 23
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 202
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 0
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 12
Number of libraries within the county (?) 37
Number of museums within the county (?) 16
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 3
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 49,039
Population density (?) 2,234 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 26.0% growth
Population over 55 (?) 11,472 people
Education (?) 37 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 28
Number of clinics within the county (?) 66
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 147
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