Introduction


  
  Community Information

Population

Total Population 22,249
Population Density 4,600 Persons/Sq. Mile
Female Population 11,391
Male Population 10,858
Median Age 36.93 Years
Percentage Population Change since 1990 41%
Percentage Population Change Since 2000 0%

Colleges

Nearest 2-Year Public College MIDDLESEX COUNTY COLLEGE
Distance to MIDDLESEX COUNTY COLLEGE 8 Miles
Nearest 4-Year Public College COLL OF STATEN ISLAND OF CUNY
Distance to COLL OF STATEN ISLAND OF CUNY 5 Miles

Households and Income

Total Number of Households 7,114
Family Households 5,254
Average Family Size 3.73
Average Household Income $61,061
Median Household Income $57,210
Percentage Income Change Since 1990 41%
Percentage Income Change Since 2000 0%

Crime Rates Compared to National Average

The National Average is designated 1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents half as much risk.
Total Crime Risk 0.93
Total Crime Risk (County) 0.50
Personal Crime Risk (County) 0.44
Murder Risk (County) 0.39
Rape Risk (County) 0.31
Robbery Risk 0.58
Assault Risk (County) 0.43
Property Risk (County) 0.57
Burglary Risk (County) 0.57
Larceny Risk (County) 0.64
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) 0.63

Environment

Average July High Temperature 85.7° F
Average January Low Temperature 19.8° F
Annual Precipitation 50.94 inches
Air Pollution Index 100% of National Average

Miscellaneous

Sales Tax Rate 7%
Nearest Airport NEWARK LIBERTY INTL
Distance to NEWARK LIBERTY INTL 9 Miles
Nearest Major Sports Team STATEN ISLAND YANKEES (A)
Distance to STATEN ISLAND YANKEES (A) 9 Miles

  
  School Information
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School NameGradesAddress
GATEWAY SCHOOLSPECIAL EDUCATION60 HIGH ST, CARTERET, NJ 07008
CARTERET MIDDLE SCHOOL5 - 8300 CARTERET AVE, CARTERET, NJ 07008
NEWMARK HIGH SCHOOL9 - 12132 EMERSON ST, CARTERET, NJ 07008
CARTERET HIGH SCHOOL9 - 12199 WASHINGTON AVE, CARTERET, NJ 07008
NATHAN HALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 5678 ROOSEVELT AVE, CARTERET, NJ 07008
PVT NICHOLAS MINUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 583 POST BLVD, CARTERET, NJ 07008
COLUMBUS SCHOOLK - 51 CARTERET AVE, CARTERET, NJ 07008
ST JOSEPH SCHOOLK - 8865 ROOSEVELT AVE, CARTERET, NJ 07008
 
  Neighborhood Establishments

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Type of BusinessNameAddress
BANKSBANK OF AMERICA25 COOKE AVE CARTERET, NJ 07008
BANKSCAPITAL ONE BANK785 ROOSEVELT AVE CARTERET, NJ 07008
BANKSKEY BANK1400 FEDERAL BLVD CARTERET, NJ 07008
BANKSUNITED ROOSEVELT SAVINGS BANK11 COOKE AVE # 15 CARTERET, NJ 07008
BANKSWACHOVIA BANK2 HOLMES ST CARTERET, NJ 07008
CHURCHESCALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH38 MCKINLEY AVE CARTERET, NJ 07008
CHURCHESCARTERET CHRISTIAN WORSHIP CTR546 ROOSEVELT AVE CARTERET, NJ 07008
CHURCHESFIRST BAPTIST CHURCH24 ESSEX ST CARTERET, NJ 07008
CHURCHESFIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH83 CARTERET AVE CARTERET, NJ 07008
CHURCHESGREATER LIFE FAMILY MINISTRIES42 WHEELER AVE CARTERET, NJ 07008
CHURCHESHOLY FAMILY CHURCH213 PERSHING AVE CARTERET, NJ 07008
CHURCHESHUNGARIAN REFORMED CHURCH175 PERSHING AVE CARTERET, NJ 07008
CHURCHESPENTICOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD MI712 ROOSEVELT AVE CARTERET, NJ 07008
CHURCHESREVIVAL CENTER CHURCH45 EDWIN ST CARTERET, NJ 07008
CHURCHESSACRED HEART ROMAN CATHOLIC67 FITCH ST CARTERET, NJ 07008
CHURCHESST DEMETRIUS UKRAINIAN645 ROOSEVELT AVE CARTERET, NJ 07008
CHURCHESST DEMETRIUS UKRAINIAN CTR591 ROOSEVELT AVE CARTERET, NJ 07008
CHURCHESST ELIAS CHURCH42 COOKE AVE CARTERET, NJ 07008
CHURCHESST JOSEPH CHURCH55 HIGH ST CARTERET, NJ 07008
CHURCHESTABERNACLE PENTECOSTAL CHURCH100 UNION ST CARTERET, NJ 07008



  Recent Home Sale Data ( click to expand )
 

Previous quarter's home sale average by Zip Code. Click zip code to view homes for sale.
 Total SoldMedian PriceAverage Price
07008124$309,000$310,889
Displaying 1-10 of 20 in $200-500k range
 
 CARTERET, NJ
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$424,900

This Brick 2 family is sure to impress! Oversized lot backs to Carteret Park! Features include gleaming HW floors,Florida Room, full basement, much more! Commuter friendly location-Near NYC transportation,schools,shopping,recreation. Don't miss out!!
 47 LOUIS ST
 CARTERET, NJ 07008
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$399,900

 
 Carteret, NJ 07008
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms
$399,900

TRUE MOTHER/DAUGHTER!This magnificent custom brick home is ready for the most discriminating buyer!No expense spared in the upgrading of this entire home.From the 40 year Timberline roof to the full finished basement,the quality of workmanship is second to none.Exquisite glass family room is just one outstanding feature!
 126 LONGFELLOW ST
 CARTERET, NJ 07008
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$395,000

TRUE MOTHER/DAUGHTER!This magnificent custom brick home is ready for the most discriminating buyer!No expense spared in the upgrading of this entire home.  You must see this tasteful home!
 
 Carteret, NJ 07008
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$395,000

Beautiful Shorecrest Split! Features include cathedral ceilings, CAC, HW floors, updated KIT & baths, sliders to deck overlooking new pool! Vacation in your own backyard this year!!  A must see!!
 122 WORTYLKO ST
 CARTERET, NJ 07008
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$380,000

 
 Carteret, NJ 07008
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$380,000

Cozy 4 Bedroom Home Renov.in 2006 with many updated features like New Roof, Replacement Vinyl Windows, Vinyl siding, Gas furnace with new water heater, renovated bath, ceiling fans throughout. Waterproofed basement partially finished, 2 car detached.fin.garage. Walk to New York Bus Churches,Schools & Shopping Won't Last.
 67 WHITTIER ST
 CARTERET, NJ 07008
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 1 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$369,900

Cozy 4 bedroomHome Renov. in 2006 with many updated features like New Roof, Replacement Vinyl Windows, Vinyl Siding, Gas Furnace with new Water Heater, renovated bath, ceiling fans throughout. Waterproofed basement part. finished, 2 Car detached Garage. Walk to New York Bus, Schools & Shopping. Won't last.
 
 Carteret, NJ 07008
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 1 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$369,900

BEAUTIFUL!!  THIS HOME HAS BEEN REMODELED WITH NEWER KITCHEN WITH BEAUTIFUL CERAMIC FLOOR & BACKSPLASH & GRANITE TILE COUNTERTOP.  NEW BATHROOMS, GLEAMING HARDWOOD FLOORS.  IT IS FRESHLY PAINTED FEATURING CHAIR RAIL & CROWN MOLDING. EVERYTHING IN GOOD TASTE!!   FINISHED BASEMENT.  PRIVACY FENCED SPACIOUS YARD.  HURRY!
 100 POPLAR ST
 CARTERET, NJ 07008
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$359,900
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