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1936
Housing at Bound Brook, New Jersey, 1936
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About Bound Brook
Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey, USBound Brook is a borough in Somerset County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, located along the Raritan River. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 11,988, an increase of 1,586 (+15.2%) from the 2010 census count of 10,402, which in turn reflected an increase of 247 (+2.4%) from the 10,155 counted in the 2000 census. Bound Brook was originally incorporated as a town by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 24, 1869, within portions of Bridgewater Township. On February 11, 1891, it was reincorporated as a borough, based on the results of a referendum held on the previous day.
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Housing in Bound Brook
The typical Bound Brook home is worth about $519,000, up 1.3% in a year, 11% below the New Jersey typical home.
Only 3 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Bound Brook
Not graded
A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Bound Brook's police department reported only 2023 and 2025, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.
Work & commute in Bound Brook
Full picture →Most working residents leave Bound Brook for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are New York (6%), Bridgewater (6%) and Franklin (5%). Half commute less than 13 miles.
Health in Bound Brook
Health Grade B
Healthier than 63% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with New Jersey
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 17 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Bound Brook
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 86% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Bound Brook
Full climate →Bound Brook has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 23°, and about 21 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Schools in Bound Brook
All Bound Brook schools →School Grade D
The public schools Bound Brook’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 90% of New Jersey’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within NJ. Ratings are from neighbors.
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