Metuchen is a city in New Jersey state in USA with a population of 14289 residents.. The poverty rate of Metuchen is 3.3%, which is 76% lower than national average. The typical household in Metuchen earns $136067 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 17% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Metuchen, only 96% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Metuchen remained 4.4%, which is 6% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Metuchen, only 62% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 21% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Metuchen is 135, which is 35% higher than national average. Median home value in Metuchen is $462200 , which is 101% higher than national average. While median income in Metuchen remained $136067, which is 102% higher than national average. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.