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Middlesex County Commuter Borough

Rentals in Metuchen, NJ

Welcome to Metuchen, the "Brainy Borough" — a Middlesex County rail town with an award-winning Main Street and a 50-minute train ride to New York City.

Metuchen is a borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, in the central part of the state within the New York metropolitan area. It lies along the Northeast Corridor rail line, roughly between Edison and New Brunswick, and is known affectionately as "The Brainy Borough." The borough was incorporated in 1900 from portions of Raritan Township, later renamed Edison, and is named for Chief Matouchin, a Lenni-Lenape leader of the region. Metuchen's identity has long been tied to its train station and its educated, culturally minded population. The "Brainy Borough" nickname, earned in 1914, reflects the community's historic draw for professors, writers, and artists, thanks to direct rail access to New York City and Rutgers University in nearby New Brunswick. That heritage remains part of the borough's character today, visible in its civic pride and active community life. The borough's downtown is a point of pride. Metuchen's Main Street won the Great American Main Street of the Year award in 2023, recognition of a revitalized, walkable center with restaurants, shops, and a Business Improvement District. Complete Streets planning has made the borough notably pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly, and the Metuchen Downtown Alliance coordinates events and improvements throughout the year. Today Metuchen is home to about 15,000 residents and served by the highly rated Metuchen School District. Its location on NJ Transit's Northeast Corridor Line gives commuters a roughly 50-minute train ride to New York Penn Station, while the Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike are nearby for drivers. For buyers, Metuchen offers a rare combination of a genuine downtown, strong schools, and direct rail access to Manhattan.

Population 15,144
County Middlesex County
Active Listings 97
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What county is Metuchen, NJ in?

Metuchen is located in Middlesex County, in the central part of New Jersey. It sits along the Northeast Corridor rail line, between Edison and New Brunswick, within the New York metropolitan area.

Why is Metuchen called 'The Brainy Borough'?

Metuchen earned the nickname 'The Brainy Borough' in 1914, a title it has embraced ever since. The name reflects the community's long association with educators, writers, and artists, drawn by its rail access to New York City and Rutgers University.

What school district serves Metuchen, NJ?

Metuchen is served by the Metuchen School District, a highly rated public district serving students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. The district enrolls roughly 2,300 students and is a major draw for families.

How long is the commute from Metuchen to New York City?

Metuchen sits on NJ Transit's Northeast Corridor Line, with a rail commute of roughly 50 minutes to New York Penn Station. The line also provides direct service to Newark, Secaucus Junction, and Trenton, and Rutgers' New Brunswick campus is a short ride away.

When was Metuchen incorporated?

Metuchen was incorporated as a borough on March 20, 1900, from portions of Raritan Township, which was later renamed Edison. The borough is named for Chief Matouchin, a Lenni-Lenape leader of the region.

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The Market at a Glance

How homes have been selling here over the last 90 days.

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Went Under Contract 3
trending_down Price Reductions 0
payments Median Sale Price $825,000 +14.5%
square_foot Price per Sq Ft $202
schedule Avg Days on Market 18
sell Homes Sold 63
percent Sale-to-List Ratio 107.0%
inventory_2 Months of Inventory 3.4

Price & Sales History

Market data reflects closed sales over the last 90 days and is provided for informational purposes.

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000004 homes for saleMedian sale$370KPer sq ft$199 sales in the last 90 days
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0701145 homes for saleMedian sale$1.1MPer sq ft$1721 sale in the last 90 days
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435 Main Street #2B For Rent
$2,500
435 Main Street #2BMetuchen, NJ 08840
  • 2 bd
  • 1 ba
  • Built 1989
  • 2703018R
3 Elm Court For Rent
$2,790
3 Elm CourtMetuchen, NJ 08840
  • 2 bd
  • 1 ba
  • Built 1935
  • 2702429R
40 Prospect Street #15 For Rent
$2,200
40 Prospect Street #15Metuchen, NJ 08840
  • 1 bd
  • 1 ba
  • Built 1979
  • 2770229M
69 Mercer Street For Rent
$3,600
69 Mercer StreetMetuchen, NJ 08840
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1800 sqft
  • Built 1949
  • 2701677R
262 Wall Street For Rent
$2,600
262 Wall StreetMetuchen, NJ 08840
  • 3 bd
  • 1 ba
  • 931 sqft
  • Built 1955
  • 2701518R
182 Newman Street #2309 For Rent
$2,600
182 Newman Street #2309Metuchen, NJ 08840
  • 2 bd
  • 1 ba
  • Built 1970
  • 2770111M
431-437 Main Street #2A For Rent
$2,650
431-437 Main Street #2AMetuchen, NJ 08840
  • 2 bd
  • 2 ba
  • Built 1989
  • 2700935R
19 Van Buren Avenue For Rent
$2,700
19 Van Buren AvenueMetuchen, NJ 08840
  • 2 bd
  • 1 ba
  • Built 1962
  • 2700730R
10 Park Square For Rent
$4,300
10 Park SquareMetuchen, NJ 08840
  • 3 bd
  • 3 ba
  • 2197 sqft
  • Built 2004
  • 2700674R
118 Swarthmore Terrace For Rent
$5,500
118 Swarthmore TerraceMetuchen, NJ 08840
  • 5 bd
  • 2 ba
  • Built 2008
  • 2617436R
207 Woodbridge Avenue #Unit A For Rent
$2,200
207 Woodbridge Avenue #Unit AMetuchen, NJ 08840
  • 2 bd
  • 1 ba
  • 2569 sqft
  • Built 1905
  • 22615790
207 Woodbridge Avenue #A For Rent
$2,200
207 Woodbridge Avenue #AMetuchen, NJ 08840
  • 2 bd
  • 1 ba
  • 9999 sqft
  • Built 1905
  • 2616497R
40-3 Prospect Street For Rent
$1,900
40-3 Prospect StreetMetuchen, NJ 08840
  • 1 bd
  • 1 ba
  • 2615416R
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