Apartments for rent in Rahway, NJ

Rahway, a small city in New Jersey, has a population of approximately 29,000. At an average age of just over 38, the city's population is younger than most cities in New Jersey. The majority of residents own their homes in Rahway, and 42% of residents rent. The average rent for Rahway is $151 per month more than the state average.

Rahway has an average commute time of about 35 minutes. Many residents (40%) drive their car to work, while public transit is used by only 7% of the population. Not many residents commute to work on foot.

Many Rahway residents work in one of four industries: retail, healthcare, manufacturing, and warehousing. Combined, these industries make up 25% of the city's labor force. Meanwhile, looking at job function, 9% of the city's population works in sales, which ranks as the top profession in the city. Rahway workers take home an average annual income of just over $80K, a little less than those elsewhere in New Jersey. Rahway, however, compares more favorably to the national average ($73,345). Rahway has a relatively large number of residents over the age of 25 who have a high school degree or GED (24%) compared to the national average. Further, 13% have earned a Bachelor's degree and 5% possess a Master's degree or Doctorate.