Estimated median house or condo value in 2015: $280,900 (it was $138,800 in 2000)
Jamesburg:
$280,900
NJ:
$322,600
Mean prices in 2015:All housing units: $358,717; Detached houses: $387,884; Townhouses or other attached units: $292,326; In 2-unit structures: $233,841; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $167,541; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $208,324; Mobile homes: $185,110
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Ancestries: American (23.6%), Italian (13.4%), Greek (4.6%), Polish (3.6%), Turkish (2.6%), Irish (2.5%).
Current Local Time: EST time zone
Incorporated in 1887
Elevation: 65 feet
Land area: 0.84 square miles.
Population density: 7,143 people per square mile (high).
For population 25 years and over in Jamesburg:
High school or higher: 87.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 22.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.0%
Unemployed: 4.3%
Mean travel time to work (commute): 28.9 minutes
For population 15 years and over in Jamesburg borough:
Never married: 26.9%
Now married: 57.9%
Separated: 1.0%
Widowed: 3.2%
Divorced: 11.0%
1,114 residents are foreign born (9.4% Latin America, 5.3% Europe).
This borough:
18.4%
New Jersey:
21.7%
According to our research of New Jersey and other state lists there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Jamesburg, New Jersey as of July 27, 2017. The ratio of number of residents in Jamesburg to the number of sex offenders is 2,982 to 1. The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is smaller than the state average.
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2015: $6,895 (2.5%) Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2015: $7,219 (2.3%)
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Edison, NJ (13.4 miles , pop. 97,687).
Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Staten Island, NY (22.4 miles , pop. 443,728).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Brooklyn, NY (32.9 miles , pop. 2,465,326).
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
Tornado activity:
Jamesburg-area historical tornado activity is near New Jersey state average. It is 30% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
On 10/18/1990, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 19.6 miles away from the Jamesburg borough center injured 8 peopleand causedbetween $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.
On 5/28/1973, a category F3 tornado 31.3 miles away from the borough center causedbetween $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.
Earthquake activity:
Jamesburg-area historical earthquake activity is near New Jersey state average. It is 87% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
On 1/16/1994 at 01:49:16, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 84.3 miles away from the city center On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 249.3 miles away from Jamesburg center On 1/16/1994 at 00:42:43, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 82.7 miles away from the city center On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW, Depth: 6.8 mi) earthquake occurred 288.5 miles away from the city center On 8/22/1992 at 12:20:32, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 3.8 MS, 4.7 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 235.4 miles away from Jamesburg center On 8/26/2003 at 18:24:18, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, 3.5 ML, Depth: 1.9 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 39.3 miles away from the city center Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)
Natural disasters:
The number of natural disasters in Middlesex County (25) is a lot greater than the US average (13). Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16 Emergencies Declared: 9
Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 7, Hurricanes: 7, Storms: 6, Heavy Rains: 4, Snowstorms: 3, Blizzards: 2, Water Shortages: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Tornado: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 2 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Birthplace of: Frankie Hayes - Baseball player.
Hospitals and medical centers in Jamesburg:
MONROE VILLAGE HCC (117 HALF ACRE ROAD)
Other hospitals and medical centers near Jamesburg:
ELMS NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; CRANBURY, NJ)
CRANBURY CENTER (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; MONROE TOWNSHIP, NJ)
CARE ONE AT EAST BRUNSWICK (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ)
ELMS OF CRANBURY, THE (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; CRANBURY, NJ)
GARDENS AT MONROE HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION, T (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; MONROE TOWNSHIP, NJ)
PINE BROOK CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; ENGLISHTOWN, NJ)
EMBRACING HOSPICECARE OF NEW JERSEY WEST LLC (Hospital, about 6 miles away; CRANBURY, NJ)
Churches in Jamesburg include: Presbyterian Church of Jamesburg (A), Saint James Roman Catholic Church (B), Saint John's Baptist Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map
Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2013 was 94.9. This is worse than average.
City:
94.9
U.S.:
74.7
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2013 was 0.338. This is about average.Closest monitor was 10.7 miles away from the city center.
City:
0.338
U.S.:
0.293
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2013 was 8.01. This is worse than average.Closest monitor was 7.8 miles away from the city center.
City:
8.01
U.S.:
6.40
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2013 was 0.607. This is significantly better than average.Closest monitor was 8.5 miles away from the city center.
City:
0.607
U.S.:
1.912
Ozone [ppb] level in 2013 was 28.5. This is about average.Closest monitor was 7.8 miles away from the city center.
City:
28.5
U.S.:
32.0
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2010 was 20.4. This is about average.Closest monitor was 19.2 miles away from the city center.
City:
20.4
U.S.:
20.0
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2013 was 8.84. This is about average.Closest monitor was 8.5 miles away from the city center.
City:
8.84
U.S.:
9.35
Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2003 was 0.00543. This is significantly better than average.Closest monitor was 10.2 miles away from the city center.
City:
0.00543
U.S.:
0.01376
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2015: 11.1%
(4.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 6.5% for Black residents, 34.8% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 32.3% for two or more races residents)
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
Gay men: 0.1% of all households
14 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010
People in group quarters in Jamesburg in 2000:
132 people in nursing homes
24 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
2 people in religious group quarters
Banks with branches in Jamesburg (2011 data):
TD Bank, National Association: Jamesburg Branch at 230 Forsgate Drive, branch established on 2007/11/16. Info updated 2010/10/04: Bank assets: $188,912.6 mil, Deposits: $153,149.8 mil, headquarters in Wilmington, DE, positive income, 1314 total offices, Holding Company: Toronto-Dominion Bank, The
1st Constitution Bank: Jamesburg Branch at 1 North Harrison Street, branch established on 2004/06/01. Info updated 2011/08/31: Bank assets: $791.7 mil, Deposits: $624.5 mil, headquarters in Cranbury, NJ, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 14 total offices, Holding Company: 1st Constitution Bancorp
PNC Bank, National Association: Jamesburg Branch at 36 West Railroad Avenue & Church St., branch established on 1956/10/22. Info updated 2012/03/20: Bank assets: $263,309.6 mil, Deposits: $197,343.0 mil, headquarters in Wilmington, DE, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 3085 total offices, Holding Company: Pnc Financial Services Group, Inc., The
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association: Jamesburg Banking Center at 5 East Railroad Avenue, branch established on 2007/12/20. Info updated 2011/11/10: Bank assets: $1,811,678.0 mil, Deposits: $1,190,738.0 mil, headquarters in Columbus, OH, positive income, International Specialization, 5577 total offices, Holding Company: Jpmorgan Chase & Co.
Religion statistics for Jamesburg borough (based on Middlesex County data)
Religion
Adherents
Congregations
Catholic
322,340
74
Other
48,717
73
Mainline Protestant
35,693
113
Evangelical Protestant
29,296
130
Orthodox
13,491
14
Black Protestant
5,879
17
None
354,442
-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data
Aircraft: WERNER KELEHER LARK (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 85 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C75 SERIES (75 HP) (Reciprocating) N-Number: 2666 , Serial Number: FW-1, Year manufactured: 1974 Registrant (Individual): Frank P Werner, 10 Werner Court, Jamesburg, NJ 08831
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009 (Based on 1 full tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
22
$245,409
18
$186,556
111
$209,144
8
$41,250
2
$1,079,000
5
$175,400
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
2
$217,500
0
$0
16
$190,250
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
4
$249,000
5
$243,600
62
$228,355
8
$106,375
0
$0
4
$175,500
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
2
$288,500
3
$181,333
29
$233,586
1
$75,000
0
$0
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
1
$203,000
5
$236,000
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2008 (Based on 1 full tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
17
$287,412
44
$209,773
81
$219,938
7
$23,571
0
$0
8
$219,000
0
$0
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
0
$0
8
$159,375
21
$177,714
0
$0
0
$0
2
$27,000
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
6
$259,667
13
$153,000
55
$266,164
23
$54,522
1
$60,000
8
$140,625
1
$2,000
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
2
$228,500
10
$263,300
20
$259,550
4
$225,000
0
$0
1
$256,000
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
1
$234,000
4
$320,500
10
$243,800
4
$75,000
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2007 (Based on 1 full tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
8
$261,250
88
$226,602
152
$202,816
24
$96,792
2
$2,987,500
14
$201,214
1
$28,000
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
0
$0
8
$214,250
31
$198,839
4
$36,250
0
$0
1
$161,000
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
1
$256,000
16
$280,000
93
$262,516
29
$85,207
0
$0
6
$164,167
0
$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
0
$0
5
$248,800
49
$196,694
3
$34,333
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
4
$342,500
31
$275,677
1
$120,000
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2006 (Based on 1 full tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
5
$264,400
173
$226,809
180
$209,167
33
$83,576
18
$239,444
1
$315,000
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
0
$0
25
$215,560
35
$192,086
3
$90,333
5
$196,600
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
1
$262,000
30
$225,333
99
$207,960
21
$78,048
16
$219,813
1
$140,000
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
0
$0
22
$232,818
85
$222,506
2
$185,000
3
$201,333
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
8
$180,500
20
$227,100
2
$99,000
2
$194,500
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2005 (Based on 1 full tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
5
$257,600
158
$224,835
211
$183,265
36
$77,972
2
$1,555,000
18
$186,667
0
$0
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
0
$0
19
$207,526
54
$182,352
12
$51,333
0
$0
1
$174,000
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
1
$241,000
34
$220,765
101
$192,762
28
$41,286
0
$0
11
$161,182
1
$125,000
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
1
$288,000
21
$228,619
132
$199,652
16
$133,688
0
$0
6
$252,333
1
$130,000
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
1
$272,000
3
$168,000
22
$185,818
2
$109,000
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2004 (Based on 1 full tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
12
$223,667
149
$226,503
197
$166,162
37
$67,324
4
$571,750
14
$192,286
1
$38,000
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
0
$0
19
$244,368
29
$162,483
16
$44,438
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
1
$130,000
17
$183,765
96
$159,135
32
$71,188
0
$0
3
$168,000
0
$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
3
$250,000
17
$253,176
65
$160,354
7
$136,000
0
$0
5
$187,400
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
5
$266,200
7
$195,429
3
$83,333
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2003 (Based on 1 full tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
16
$182,875
121
$190,496
423
$142,988
24
$53,083
26
$150,538
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
1
$137,000
24
$187,958
55
$132,964
9
$48,111
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
1
$241,000
10
$133,000
107
$143,150
21
$51,429
4
$87,250
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
3
$207,333
13
$177,231
94
$158,447
6
$31,333
4
$155,500
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
1
$204,000
3
$184,667
13
$158,462
1
$30,000
1
$131,000
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2002 (Based on 1 full tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
15
$171,667
94
$291,223
293
$132,348
39
$41,744
1
$1,800,000
17
$133,647
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
1
$138,000
8
$154,625
41
$111,049
7
$56,429
0
$0
1
$50,000
APPLICATIONS DENIED
1
$87,000
11
$170,273
74
$109,419
16
$39,000
1
$330,000
4
$102,000
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
1
$164,000
14
$179,214
69
$130,739
9
$28,556
0
$0
4
$139,000
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
1
$71,000
4
$238,250
16
$128,688
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2001 (Based on 1 full tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
32
$139,656
139
$161,230
209
$130,091
17
$45,647
0
$0
12
$117,333
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
4
$144,500
14
$150,357
38
$88,026
6
$27,167
0
$0
1
$50,000
APPLICATIONS DENIED
4
$132,000
17
$201,882
102
$92,843
26
$29,423
0
$0
3
$159,000
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
1
$79,000
9
$129,667
55
$103,600
11
$70,091
1
$340,000
1
$175,000
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
2
$156,000
19
$94,053
4
$18,500
0
$0
1
$50,000
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2000 (Based on 1 full tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
42
$124,357
149
$146,195
55
$87,545
21
$38,048
12
$95,000
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
7
$121,143
24
$210,750
17
$109,235
12
$35,667
1
$297,000
APPLICATIONS DENIED
4
$150,000
23
$129,391
67
$65,194
24
$17,958
5
$65,800
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
5
$139,400
20
$125,800
44
$69,068
10
$42,100
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
7
$195,143
10
$107,900
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 1999 (Based on 1 partial tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
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