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South Brunswick, NJ

South Brunswick is a township in Middlesex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The township is centrally located within the Raritan Valley region and is an outer-ring suburb of New York City in the New York metropolitan area. As of the 2020 United States Census, the township's population was 47,043, its highest ever decennial census count and an increase of 3,626 (+8.4%) from the 2010 census count of 43,417, which in turn reflected an increase of 5,683 (+15.1%) from the 37,734 counted in the 2000 census.

South Brunswick was first mentioned in minutes of the Board of Chosen Freeholders on February 28, 1778, as being formed from New Brunswick Township. It was formally incorporated as one of New Jersey's initial group of 104 townships on February 21, 1798. Portions of the township have been taken to form Cranbury (as of March 7, 1872) and Plainsboro (on April 1, 1919).

Niche.com placed Monmouth Junction in the top 10 of its "2021 Best Places to Live in New Jersey". In 2021, SafeWise placed South Brunswick in the "100 Safest Cities in America".

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township had a total area of 41.02 square miles (106.23 km2), including 40.61 square miles (105.19 km2) of land and 0.40 square miles (1.04 km2) of water (0.98%).

Dayton (2020 Census population of 8,138), Heathcote (7,154), Kendall Park (9,989), Kingston (1,581), and Monmouth Junction (8,895) are unincorporated communities and census-designated places (CDPs) located within South Brunswick.

South Brunswick is home to several medical centers and clinics, ensuring residents have access to quality healthcare services. Rutgers Health and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital are among the prominent healthcare providers in the area. Princeton Health & Wellness is a comprehensive fitness center offering a range of equipment, group fitness classes, personal training, and spa services such as massages and facials. Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa is a popular spa chain offering a variety of massage therapies, facials, and other skincare treatments. South Brunswick Athletic Club is a fitness center with cardio and strength training equipment, group fitness classes, and personal training services. Massage Envy is another well-known chain offering massage therapy services, including Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, and hot stone massage.

Top sites in South Brunswick, NJ are Von Thun Farms, The Grape Escape, and Delaware & Raritan Canal Park. 

Population: 47,896 (2025). ZIP codes: 08810, 08824, 08852, 08528, 08540, 08512. Area codes: 732, 848.  Elevation: 82 ft (25 m). Area: 41.02 sq mi (106.23 km2).

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What is South Brunswick, NJ known for?

Home to picturesque parks, an esteemed school district, and thriving businesses, South Brunswick Township provides countless opportunities for families and businesses. We have 22 developed parks and trail systems for residents to enjoy. In 2011, CNN Money ranked South Brunswick as the 22nd Best Place to Live in America and in 2016 Safewise ranked South Brunswick as the 10th Safest City in America to Raise a Child. Our National Night Out event was ranked 5th nationally by the National Association of Town Watch and our public schools were recognized as 14th best in the state. 

What is the history of South Brunswick, NJ?

South Brunswick Township was incorporated by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 21, 1798. In the 18th and 19th centuries, the community was primarily agricultural. The Straight Turnpike, now Route 1, was constructed in 1804.[30] The township got its name from New Brunswick, which in turn was named after the city of Braunschweig (called Brunswick in the Low German language), in the state of Lower Saxony, in Germany. Braunschweig was an influential and powerful city in the Hanseatic League, later in the Holy Roman Empire, and was an administrative seat for the Duchy (and later Principality) of Hanover.

Is South Brunswick, NJ a good place to live?

South Brunswick Township is a suburb of New York City with a population of 46,719. South Brunswick Township is in Middlesex County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in South Brunswick Township offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes.

Sources

Township of South Brunswick

Wikipedia

niche

Von Thun Farms

The Grape Escape

Delaware & Raritan Canal Park

Rutgers Health

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

Princeton Health & Wellness

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa

South Brunswick Athletic Club

Massage Envy

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