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Iselin, New Jersey

       
Total population 17,666 Average January/July temperatures 26.9° / 73.5°
Median home price $ 306,500 Annual Precipitation 45.55 in. /yr.
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Iselin, New Jersey

This city has a strong Indian immigrant community.

Climate
Winters are cold, and summers are mild in Iselin.
Cultural Attractions
The Indian-American influence can be seen in restaurant menus, clothing stores, and jewelry shops.
Economy
The county's major employers include Bristol-Meyers Squibb, Merrill Lynch, and Telcordia Technology.
Historical
The city's namesake is Adrian Iselin, a businessman who established a finishing school for girls within the town in the late 1800s.
Recreation
The city is next to the Merrill County Park and Cooper Avenue Park.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 35.87 ° / 17.84 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 84.9 ° / 62 °
Precipitation (?) 45.55 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) N/A
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 104
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 99
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 306,500
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $68746.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $63508
Maximum state income tax (?) 8.97 %
State sales tax (?) 7 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) .140 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(?) 35
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 237
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 (?) 17,666
Population density (?) 5,636 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 28.8% growth
Population over 55 (?) 4,206 people
Education (?) 31 % 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 (?) 235
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