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Metuchen, New Jersey

Borough · Population 15,470 · #63 in New Jersey
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About Metuchen

Metuchen, NJ is a close-knit town located in central New Jersey, home to 15,470 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Metuchen holds the status of a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 2.84 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 5,447 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Metuchen Unique

  • The only place in America named Metuchen — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
  • Part of the fabric of New Jersey — one of 700 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
  • Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 15,470.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Metuchen

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

  • Chuck E. Cheese
  • Galerie Westerhoff · Art gallery
  • Monster Mini Golf · Attraction
  • BASeCAMP Studio & Gallery · Art gallery
  • Bowery Art Collective · Art gallery
  • Supercharged Entertainment · Theme park
  • YESTERcades · Arcade

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Metuchen

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Metuchen

  • Campbell Elementary School
  • Edgar Middle School
  • Edison Academy Magnet School
  • Edison Early Learning Center
  • Edison High School
  • Lincoln Elementary School
  • Menlo Park Elementary School
  • Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School
  • Metuchen High School
  • Mildred B. Moss Elementary School
  • Woodbrook Elementary School
  • Woodrow Wilson Middle School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeBorough
Population (2024)15,470
Rank in state#63 of 323
Land area2.84 sq mi
Density5,447/sq mi
Coordinates40.5425, -74.3628

🌤️ Current Weather

Right now65°F
ConditionsRain
Wind5 to 15 mph

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🗺️ Map of Metuchen