New York metro, NY-NJ relocation guide
Moving to East Brunswick, NJ
$622,450Median listing price
MiddlesexArea
Commuter-friendlyCommute profile
About East Brunswick
East Brunswick is a township in Middlesex County (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026), a suburban bedroom community on the southern shore of the Raritan River, directly adjacent to New Brunswick and roughly 29 miles from New York City. Its 2020 census population was 49,715, its highest decennial count ever.
Home prices in East Brunswick
The median listing price in East Brunswick is $622,450.
Top places in East Brunswick
- Heavenly Farms — the township's largest park, with athletic fields, trails, a disc golf course, and a dog park.
- Crystal Springs Family Waterpark — the first municipal waterpark in New Jersey.
- East Brunswick Public Library.
- Brunswick Square Mall.
- Ireland Brook Conservation Area (on the South Brunswick border).
- East Brunswick Historical Society.
- East Brunswick High School.
- The Raritan River waterfront at the township's north edge.
Commuting from East Brunswick
- Bus-based commute. NJ Transit's 138 route serves the Port Authority Bus Terminal in New York City; Suburban Transit runs buses to New York City every 10–15 minutes from the Transportation Center and Tower Center, taking about 30–50 minutes depending on traffic (per Wikipedia's East Brunswick page, read September 24, 2026).
- Suburban Transit also serves 59th Street/Madison Avenue, the United Nations, and Wall Street corridors (per Wikipedia's East Brunswick page, read September 24, 2026).
- The nearest rail stations are in New Brunswick (Northeast Corridor); driving to Midtown via the Turnpike (Exit 9) and Route 18 is approximately 45–75 minutes depending on traffic (approximate).
East Brunswick FAQs
- What is the housing market like in East Brunswick, NJ?
The median listing price in East Brunswick is $622,450. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from East Brunswick, NJ?
Bus-based commute. NJ Transit's 138 route serves the Port Authority Bus Terminal in New York City; Suburban Transit runs buses to New York City every 10–15 minutes from the Transportation Center and Tower Center, taking about 30–50 minutes depending on traffic (per Wikipedia's East Brunswick page, read September 24, 2026).
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the New Jersey Department of Education.