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South Brunswick vs West Windsor, NJ

Two popular NJ suburbs of New York City, side by side. Here's how they compare on the metrics that matter most to families.

School rating
8/10
10/10
Commute to New York City
76 min
82 min
Median home price
$580K
$780K
Annual property tax
$13K
$14K
Walk score
30
35
Density
suburban
suburban

Summary: South Brunswick leads in 3 of 6 metrics. It edges out on commute to new york city, median home price, annual property tax. The best choice depends on your family's priorities.

Character & vibe

South Brunswick

Middlesex County's fast-growing diverse suburb.

communityspace

West Windsor, NJ

NJ Transit Northeast Corridor access, nationally ranked schools, and new construction townhomes at half Princeton's price. The rational alternative to Princeton for families.

community

Who should pick which?

Pick South Brunswick if you...

  • ·Want the shortest commute to New York City
  • ·Need to keep your home budget in check
  • ·Want lower annual property taxes

Pick West Windsor, NJ if you...

  • ·Prioritize top-rated schools above all else
  • ·Value walkability and a pedestrian-friendly downtown

Still deciding?

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