The township of Piscataway is in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. It is a bedroom community of New York City and is located within the Raritan Valley. The population of Piscataway City was 50,482 as of the 2000 census. The township includes neighboring towns of Somerville and Princeton. It is a suburb with moderate taxes. According to the 2000 Census, the average tax rate is $1,246 for a two-bedroom apartment.
The town is home to several major corporations and institutions. Rutgers University is located in the city, where the Scarlet Knights football team plays. The Robert Wood Johnson Medical School is also located in the township. The population of Piscataway is approximately 33,000, according to the 2010 census. Its economy is characterized by innovation and science. Its residents are proud to be part of this thriving community.
The town has over 2,200 condominium units in nine developments. Society Hill is the largest of these complexes, with 545 units in a development off Morris Avenue. The latest two-bedroom townhouse sold for $173,500. Meanwhile, a one-floor unit sold for $136,750. In addition to the condominiums, Piscataway has three hundred and seventy-two rental apartments located in 13 complexes.
Children in Piscataway City attend a variety of elementary, middle and high schools. There are two-building high schools in the town. Approximately 35 percent of students are white, 32 percent are African-American, 24 percent are Asian, and ten percent are Hispanic. There are also one computer in every classroom, with Internet access. A nearby urgent care center will make it easy for parents to take care of their children.