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Rahway, New Jersey

city · Union County

At a glance

30,109
Population
$386,400
Median home value (all homes)
27% above U.S. median
$543,122
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,845/mo
Median rent
37% above U.S. median
$91,461
Median household income
16% above U.S. median
31.9 min
Average commute
90.8%
Homes with broadband
63.28%
Locations with fiber available
7.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 114 — 14% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing45% above
Goods & services8% above
Utilities2% above
Taxes39% below
Insurance2% below
Commute cost17% above
For business: New Jersey is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college5 mi
Nearest community college5 mi
Nearest technical college4 mi
High school graduates90%
College graduates34.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Rahway
The Rahway Redevelopment Agency seeks to improve the quality of life for all residents, businesses, and visitors while striving to enhance the economic vitality of the City through the implementation of Rahway's Redevelopment Plan. The Board of Commissioners and its staff are committed to developing partnerships that will lead to the responsible and sustainable growth of Rahway that elevates the quality of life in all neighborhoods of the City.
county Union County Economic Development Corp
UCEDC is a private, non-profit economic development corporation dedicated to boosting local economies and strengthening communities through business development, financing, training, and government contracting assistance for small businesses, including Union County.
state Brownfields Redevelopment Solutions
BRS, Inc. (Brownfield Redevelopment Solutions, Inc.) is a New Jersey-based firm formed to assist the public and non-profit sectors with brownfield redevelopment, funding, planning, sustainability and resiliency, and owner's representative services.
state Choose New Jersey
Choose New Jersey is a private non-profit economic development organization that markets New Jersey to businesses and collaborates with business, government, labor, and academic sectors to attract and expand the state's economy.
state First Energy Corp Economic Development
FirstEnergy Corp's Economic Development page describes services for businesses, including site location assistance and customized energy plans, within a region that encompasses Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
state New Jersey Business Action Center
NJBAC helps start, grow, and manage your business needs in New Jersey by connecting you with the right experts and resources. Our representatives and business advocates work with you to find solutions, and we can facilitate meetings and follow-ups confidentially and at no cost to you.
state New Jersey Eco Dev Authority
New Jersey Economic Development Authority grows the state's economy and increases equitable access to opportunity by supporting high-quality job creation, catalyzing investment, and fostering vibrant, inclusive community development. It partners with diverse stakeholders to implement programs and initiatives that improve quality of life, enhance economic vitality, and strengthen New Jersey's long-term economic competitiveness.
state New Jersey Natural Gas Eco Dev
New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) is the principal subsidiary of New Jersey Resources. NJNG's service area includes over half a million customers in New Jersey, and it operates the most environmentally-sound natural gas distribution system in the state as measured by leaks per mile. As a leader in the competitive energy marketplace and a lifeline service provider, NJNG is committed to service excellence and delivering safe, reliable energy our customers depend on to keep their homes and businesses running.
state New Jersey Redevelopment Authority
The New Jersey Redevelopment Authority (NJRA) is a multi-million dollar independent financing authority created by the State of New Jersey via the New Jersey Redevelopment Act to transform urban communities through direct investment and technical support. The New Jersey Redevelopment Act provided the state’s urban centers with opportunities to build effective public/private partnerships in order to leverage funds for entrepreneurial growth, job creation, and to enhance community empowerment.
state New Jersey Small Business Development Centers
The NJSBDC provides no-cost, one-on-one business consulting, training programs, and resources to help small and medium-sized businesses in New Jersey grow and compete, supported by state and federal funding.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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