| Weather | | How much crime? | | What are the neighborhoods like? | | What are the people like? |
| The weather in New Brunswick is interesting because it is between the area of New York and New Jersey that typically gets more moisture than the rest of the area because of the placement of mountains and the great lakes. The summers are still hot and humid, and the winters are very cold and moist. We see several thunderstorms throughout the summer and we also experience a great amount of snow in the winter by virtue of nor'easters. | | Since we have the Rutgers campus here, there is a great deal of police protection in the area, but since it is a stop on the main line going towards New York City, there is a fair amount of crime. There is some drug dealing that is mostly pills and marijuana on the campus, but some harder drugs have been recovered around the train station. There is theft on the campus as well as in the train stations, but the police work tirelessly to produce a safe environment for the students and citizens. | | The best parts of the town are by the New Brunswick Pike as well as by the Rutgers campus. The houses in this area are mostly large and modern, built in a traditional style. The people in this area are mostly white, and also middle to upper class, not counting the students. The bad areas of this town are by the train stations and towards Edison. There is some organized crime in this area though it has mostly been dispelled in recent years. The homes in this area are mostly apartments and small, one level homes built in the 80's. | | The people in this town are mostly white, young, single, and work menial blue collar jobs while they pursue a degree at the university. The people here tend to be a mixture between the serious students who have aspirations to work in great industries as well as those who are in college for the party atmosphere. The majority of people in this area will not be kind to older people, and married individuals certainly will not fit in simply because they do not tolerate any hindrances to their youthful lifestyle. |
| Downtown Area | | Restaurants | | Schools | | Single life |
| The downtown shopping area is large as well as expansive, with many exclusive retailers. | | The best restaurants are Pad Thai and Pete for cuisine from Peru. | | The public schools in this area are nice, and usually produce some stellar academic results. The sports and extracurricular aspects of the school are good as well. | | There are many opportunities for singles in this area because of the location of the university and the surrounding shops. |
| Noise | | town comparison vs. | | Best hospital | | Tourist attractions |
| There is a lot of noise from the traffic as well as planes going overhead towards the city. | | One of the neighboring towns is called Edison. For the most part this city lacks shopping, has terrible people, and has a high cost of living only because of its proximity to New York City. Given that there are fewer protections from crime in this area, it is better to live in New Brunswick. Another neighboring town is called Somerset, and it is a nice suburban town that is home to many large houses and wealthy individuals who do business in New York City. There is a high cost of living because of the large houses and exclusive businesses, but it would be much better to live in that town than New Brunswick. | | The local hospital is called Robert Wood Johnson Hospital and it is one of the best hospitals in the state for everything from cuts to pediatrics. | | The nicest place to visit in the town is the Rutgers campus. Another great area to visit is called the Raritan River. |
| General comments | | | | | | |
| The town feels like any other college town over in the area of the Rutgers campus. There are a lot of nice buildings and areas that are well-manicured and provide a great place to relax and find interesting people. The other part of the town is full of shops and retail outlets that cover the majority of the town. The disparity between the suburban and the urban areas of the city create an interesting atmosphere. | | | | | | |
