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Clearbrook, NJ
Census-designated place in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
Population
2,375
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
3,137
ZIP codes
0
Clearbrook and its ZIP codes
Clearbrook at a glance
- Clearbrook is about 2.5 times as dense as New Jersey as a whole.
- The median household income is $37,411, 64% below the New Jersey median of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $282,000 (38% below New Jersey) and median rent is $1,739 a month.
Housing and community stats
Clearbrook, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$37,411
Poverty rate
15.9%
Median home value
$282,000
Median rent
$1,739/mo
Homeownership
91.2%
Bachelor's or higher
30.6%
Median age
72.9
Average commute
37.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (442), Polish Americans (192), Irish Americans (179).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Middlesex County. PPP loans are for Clearbrook.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$85,564
431,665 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$77,293
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$5B
FY 2026, $5,838 per person
How people get to work
Clearbrook, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.5%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit3.5%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home21.0%
Average one-way commute: 37.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Clearbrook, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,228
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,496
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 21°F
47.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Clearbrook, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.7%
U.S. 33.3% -2.6 pts
Diabetes
19.6%
U.S. 12.1% +7.5 pts
Smoking
9.5%
U.S. 12.8% -3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.2%
U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts
Cities near Clearbrook
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| The PondsCensus-designated place | 0.7 mi | 0.2 |
| Encore at MonroeCensus-designated place | 0.7 mi | 0.2 |
| ConcordiaCensus-designated place | 0.9 mi | 0.8 |
| StonebridgeCensus-designated place | 1 mi | 0.5 |
| WhittinghamCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 0.7 |
| RossmoorCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 0.7 |
| ForsgateCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 0.9 |
| CranburyCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 1.2 |
| JamesburgBorough | 3.1 mi | 0.9 |
| Renaissance at MonroeCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 0.2 |
| Twin RiversCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 1.3 |
| Monroe ManorCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 0.3 |
| Regency at MonroeCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 0.7 |
| HightstownBorough | 4.4 mi | 1.2 |
| HelmettaBorough | 5.1 mi | 0.8 |
| DaytonCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Clearbrook, NJ in?
- Clearbrook is in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
- What is the population of Clearbrook, NJ?
- About 2,375 people live in Clearbrook, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Clearbrook?
- Nearby places include The Ponds (0.7 mi), Encore at Monroe (0.7 mi), Concordia (0.9 mi), Stonebridge (1 mi), Whittingham (1.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023