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Sayreville, NJ
Sayreville · NJ 08871
Updated June 23, 2026 · Would You Live There? · Covers: Sayreville, East Brunswick
Good for now
Verdict
$430K
Median Price
5/100
Walk Score
8/10
Schools
62 min
to Midtown Manhattan, NY
Score Breakdown
CAffordability
63/100
BSafety
78/100
B+Schools
80/100
AQuietness
90/100
FCommute
35/100
FWalkability
5/100
WYLT Score59/100
Our Take
Sayreville is a quiet, family-friendly suburb with a suburban feel. It has a low walk score and limited public transit options, but is relatively inexpensive for the area. However, it's worth noting that home values have likely increased significantly since 2022 Census data.
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The Good
- ✓Affordable housing compared to surrounding areas
- ✓Good schools according to New Jersey ratings
- ✓Quiet and family-friendly atmosphere
- ✓Plenty of parks and green spaces for outdoor activities
Real Talk
- !Limited job opportunities and career advancement options
- !Traffic and commute times to New York City can be significant
- !Little diversity in local businesses and amenities
- !Some areas may have outdated infrastructure
- $Municipal taxes are relatively high in Sayreville
- $Homeowners may need to consider septic systems and well water maintenance
- $Summer humidity and occasional heatwaves may make the area feel less pleasant
Best For
Young familiesFirst-time homebuyersThose seeking a suburban lifestyle
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeLow
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Sayreville, NJ
B
Safety grade
Safety score78 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Low1.6incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
57% safer than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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