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Rahway, NJ

Rahway, NJ.

Population: 30,109 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Rahway, NJ is $540,661 — up 1.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $560,000 after a median 33 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,482/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with ice storm, lightning, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.8% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$540,661

Typical home value

+1.1%

1-year change

33

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$540,661
1-year appreciation
+1.1%
3-year appreciation
+15.6%
5-year appreciation
+34.5%
10-year appreciation
+129.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$540,661
House Price Index (state)
447.4 (+4.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$560,000
Median list price
$525,000
Median price per sqft
$394
1-year sale-price change
+6.7%
Median days on market
33 days
Homes sold (recent period)
71
For-sale inventory
73
Sale-to-list ratio
102.2%
Active listings
56
1-year forecast
+2.9%
Days to pending
31 days
New listings (monthly)
26

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,482/mo
1-year rent change
+2.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,637/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,850/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,233/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,785/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,188/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
108.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.5 : 1
Schools include
Rahway High School, Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy, Franklin Elementary School, Grover Cleveland Elementary School, Madison Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, lightning, strong wind, winter weather, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Very High · lightning: Very High · strong wind: Very High · winter weather: Very High · inland flooding: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
1,035
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 18% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
17.4%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
LCP Chemicals Inc. (3.7 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
49.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
222
Days with Moderate air quality
140
Highest AQI recorded (year)
111

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
19.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
67
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
399,338
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
349,005

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
22
Nearest national park
Thomas Edison National Historical Park (13 mi)
National parks include
Thomas Edison National Historical Park, National Parks of New York Harbor, Statue Of Liberty National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Linden Airport (LDJ) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) (8 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AT RAHWAY
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-2,824 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1962
Housing built before 1970
56.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
27.3%
Median annual property tax
$9,916
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
73.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
201,243
Average weekly wage
$1,660
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Administrative Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,228

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

RahwayState medianUS median
Typical home value$540,661$575,446$288,527
Median sale price$560,000$555,000$325,000
Median days on market33 days42 days51 days
Typical rent$2,482/mo$2,523/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$9,916$9,504$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Rahway, NJ?
$540,661.
What is the median sale price in Rahway, NJ?
$560,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Rahway, NJ?
Median days on market: 33 days.
What is typical rent in Rahway, NJ?
Typical rent: $2,482/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Rahway, NJ?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, lightning, strong wind, winter weather, inland flooding.
Is Rahway, NJ in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Rahway, NJ. 1,035 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Rahway, NJ?
Risk to homes is higher than 18% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Rahway, NJ?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Rahway, NJ?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: LCP Chemicals Inc., 3.7 mi.
How many schools serve Rahway, NJ?
6 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Rahway, NJ walkable?
Walkability index: 19.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Rahway, NJ?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Rahway, NJ?
Regional Price Parity: 108.8 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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