There are 20 independent living communities near Rahway, New Jersey. Independent living costs in New Jersey range from around $37 to $171 daily, with an average expense running about $100. The per month expense averages around $2,986 and ranges between $1,104 and $5,115. Annually, the mean cost is about $35,838, which is above the nationwide average of $23,100.
Independent living costs in Rahway range from around $1,804 per month up to $5,528 per month, with a median cost of approximately $3,823 per month. This equates to an annual cost of about $45,870.
Located in Union County, Rahway is a small city in New Jersey. It is included in the New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island metro statistical area. While the surrounding statistical area contains 5,372,907 inhabitants, there are 27,346 residing within the city itself. Around 25% of the local populace are over 55.
Rahway has a medium SeniorScore™ of 69. The mean home price in the city is $450,000, which is relatively lower than the New Jersey average of $547,500. Rahway has a high unemployment rate of around 9.17%. The city's mean household income is $58,000 ($28,000 per person), versus an average of $84,000 for the entire state of New Jersey.
Rahway has medium average temperatures, with medium winters and calm summers. The area receives very large amounts of rainfall each year. Compared to similarly-sized cities, Rahway has a low crime rate, lower than average air quality ratings, and moderate water quality ratings.