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Rahway
City in New Jersey, United States
Overview
Rahway is a lively mid-sized city in North-Central New Jersey, blending urban flair with suburban comfort. Its revitalized downtown, proximity to NYC, and strong arts community make it an appealing destination for both residents and visitors.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
New Jersey
Population
29,556
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
40.61°, -74.28°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
72
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$3,205
Local Cost
$2,260
Local Income
$3,600
Cashless
90
English
98
Temperature
11.7°C
Summer Avg
23.1°C
Winter Avg
0.3°C
Record High
38.7°C
Record Low
-19.5°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1226 mm
Internet Speed
376 Mbps
Upload
80 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
23
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
4
Parks
15
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LDJ
Distance
3 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 159 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 82/100.
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