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Rahway, NJ

Rahway is a city in southern Union County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. A bedroom community of New York City, it is centrally located in the Rahway Valley region, in the New York metropolitan area. The city is 15 miles (24 km) southwest of Manhattan and 5 miles (8.0 km) west of Staten Island.

Built on the navigable Rahway River, it was an industrial and artisanal craft city for much of its history. The city has increasingly reinvented itself in recent years as a diverse regional hub for the arts and biological sciences, with a new global headquarters for Merck & Co.

As of the 2020 United States census, the city's population was 29,556, its highest decennial count ever and an increase of 2,210 (+8.1%) from the 27,346 recorded at the 2010 census, which in turn reflected an increase of 846 (+3.2%) from the 26,500 counted in the 2000 census.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city had a total area of 4.04 square miles (10.47 km2), including 3.90 square miles (10.09 km2) of land and 0.15 square miles (0.38 km2) of water (3.59%).

Rahway is bordered by the municipalities of Clark to the northwest and Linden to the northeast in Union County; and by Woodbridge Township to the south in Middlesex County.

Rahway strongly emphasizes health and wellness, with numerous facilities and programs dedicated to promoting a healthy lifestyle. The Rahway Recreation Center offers a wide range of fitness classes, sports leagues, and recreational activities for residents of all ages. JFK Medical Center Rahway offers comprehensive healthcare services, including emergency care, surgery, and specialized treatments. Rahway Spine and Health provide therapeutic massages to promote relaxation, pain relief, and overall well-being. Elements Massage - Clark offers personalized massages tailored to individual needs, such as deep tissue, Swedish, and sports massages. Harmony Within Massage Therapy focuses on holistic massage therapy, including Swedish, deep tissue, and reflexology. Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa - Garwood offers various massage options like Swedish, deep tissue, and prenatal massages.

Top sites in Rahway, NJ are The Merchants and Drovers Tavern Museum, Urban Air, Union County Performing Arts Center: UCPAC. 

Population: 30,763 (2024). ZIP code: 07065. Area code: 732. Area: 4.04 sq mi (10.47 km2). Elevation: 20 feet (6 meters).

FAQs

What is Rahway, NJ famous for?

By mid-century, Rahway had become known as "The Carriage City of the World," boasting of no less than 35 carriage-related factories, shipping their products to Europe and throughout the south. Rahway was incorporated as a city on March 12, 1858, yet half of the city was in Middlesex County and half in Union County. This was remedied by an Act of the Legislature in 1860 that placed the entirety of the city in Union County.

Is Rahway, NJ a good place?

Rahway is a suburb of New York City with a population of 29,664. Rahway is in Union County. Living in Rahway offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Rahway and residents tend to be liberal.

What are the demographics of Rahway, NJ?

The 2010 United States census counted 27,346 people, 10,533 households, and 6,815 families in the city. The population density was 7,016.8 per square mile (2,709.2/km2). There were 11,300 housing units at an average density of 2,899.5 per square mile (1,119.5/km2). The racial makeup was 52.30% (14,301) White, 30.93% (8,457) Black or African American, 0.31% (84) Native American, 4.30% (1,175) Asian, 0.02% (5) Pacific Islander, 8.37% (2,288) from other races, and 3.79% (1,036) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 23.52% (6,433) of the population.

Sources

City of Rahway

Wikipedia

Niche

Rahway Recreation Center

JFK Medical Center Rahway

Rahway Spine and Health

Elements Massage - Clark

Harmony Within Massage Therapy

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa - Garwood

The Merchants and Drovers Tavern Museum

Urban Air

Union County Performing Arts Center: UCPAC

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