Edison, New Jersey
Edison: Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States
About
Edison is a township located in the county of Middlesex in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 99,967 and a population density of 1,260 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 98,721 inhabitants.
The township was created 374 years ago in 1650.
Quick Facts about Edison
| Population : | 98,721 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Jersey (United States) |
| County : | Middlesex County |
| Area : | 79.35 km2 |
| Altitude : | 115 feet / 35 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1651 (374 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 17:51:01 (19th May 2025) |
| Postal code : | 08817 |
| Density : | 1,244 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.26% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Edison is located at 40°31'7"N 74°24'44"W (40.5187200, -74.4121000). It has 10 neighbors: Highland Park, Clark, East Brunswick, Metuchen, New Brunswick, Piscataway, Plainfield, Sayreville, Scotch Plains and South Plainfield.
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- Official Website
Official website of Edison
Edison has 10 neighbours.
- Highland Park borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey
- Clark township in southern Union County, New Jersey, United States
- East Brunswick township in Middlesex County, New Jersey
- Metuchen borough in New Jersey, United States
- New Brunswick The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It is located on the Raritan River in central New Jersey. New Brunswick is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as Rutgers University campus and the New Brunswick Historical Society.
- Piscataway township in New Jersey, United States
- Plainfield A city in Union County, New Jersey. It is located in the central part of the state. Plainfield is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Plainfield Historical Museum and the Plainfield Public Library.
- Sayreville A borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It is located on the Raritan River in the northeastern part of the state. Sayreville is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Sayreville Historical Society and the Sayreville Public Library.
- Scotch Plains township in Union County, New Jersey, United States
- South Plainfield borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Edison decreased by 1.26% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 99,967 | - | census |
| 2011 | 100,577 | 0.61% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 100,900 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 100,921 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 101,054 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 100,948 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 100,631 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 100,605 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 100,287 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 99,758 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 98,721 | -1.05% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Edison
1 Roosevelt Park
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2 Revolution Action Park
76 Carter Dr, Edison, NJ 08817, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Papaianni Park
100 Municipal Blvd, Edison, NJ 08817, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Monster Mini Golf
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5 Thomas Edison Center at Menlo Park
37 Christie St, Edison, NJ 08820, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where ot Eat in Edison
1 Topgolf
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2 Rainforest Cafe
520 Menlo Park Dr, Edison, NJ 08837, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Outback Steakhouse
481 US-1, Edison, NJ 08817, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Chuck E. Cheese
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5 Burger King
260 Plainfield Ave, Edison, NJ 08817, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where to Stay in Edison
1 Red Roof Inn Edison
860 New Durham Rd, Edison, NJ 08817, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Beauty Rest Motel
520 US-1, Edison, NJ 08817, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Edison (39)
People born in Edison, including football player, offensive lineman Chris Snee, musician David Bryan, poker player Tom Dwan, .
List
- Mike Vallely (American skateboarder and singer) he was born in 29/06/1970
- Ken Cuccinelli (American politician) he was born in 30/07/1968
- Thomas Alva Edison Jr. (American inventor) he was born in 10/01/1876
- Erison Hurtault (Dominica sprinter) he was born in 29/12/1984
- Joel Stein (American journalist) he was born in 23/07/1971
- Billy Cook (American actor (1928-1981)) he was born in 13/10/1928
- Chris Ackerman (American actor) he was born in 16/05/1978
- Jeremy Zuttah (American footballer) he was born in 01/06/1986
- Jim Rose (sports journalist) he was born in 05/07/1953
- Jim Stoops (American baseball player) he was born in 30/06/1972
- Katherine Polk Failla (United States District Judge) she was born in 01/01/1969
- Keith Rabois (American businessman) he was born in 17/03/1969
- Khalid Latif (Imam for NYPD and NYU)
- Rich Clementi (American martial artist) he was born in 31/03/1977
- Rick Stromoski (American cartoonist) he was born in 25/12/1958
- Steven Fulop (United States Marine and mayor of Jersey City) he was born in 28/02/1977
- Victor Mitchell (American politician) he was born in 12/12/1965
- Anthony Seratelli (American baseball player) he was born in 27/02/1983
Schools in Edison
College & universities near Edison, NJ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 384421 | Rabbi Jacob Joseph School | Edison (NJ) | 08817-4494 |
| 436003 | Central Career Institute LLC | South Plainfield (NJ) | 07080-2408 |
| 483106 | Innovate Salon Academy | South Plainfield (NJ) | 07080 |
| 184427 | Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield | South Plainfield (NJ) | 07080-2424 |
| 186380 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick | New Brunswick (NJ) | 08901-1281 |
Stations (23)
Amtrak & bus stations near Edison, NJ
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NBK | New Brunswick station | French and Albany Streets | RAIL |
| MET | Metropark station | 100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike | RAIL |
| EWR | Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | RAIL |
| PJC | Princeton Junction station | 2 Wallace Road | RAIL |
| NWK | Pennsylvania Station | 1 Raymond Plaza West | RAIL |
Post offices near Edison
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Kilmer Post Office | Edison (NJ) | 08899 |
| Edison Post Office | Edison (NJ) | 08817 |
| Nixon Post Office | Edison (NJ) | 08817 |
| Highland Park Post Office | Highland Park (NJ) | 08904 |
| New Brunswick Post Office | New Brunswick (NJ) | 08901 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Edison , Georgia city in Calhoun County, Georgia, USA with a population of 1,407 people.
- Edison , Ohio human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America with a population of 444 people.
- Edison , Nebraska village in the United States with a population of 123 people.
Other cities in Middlesex County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Middlesex County , NJ. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge | 99,430 | Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States |
| Menlo Park | 97,687 | Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States |
| Old Bridge | 65,414 | Census-designated place in Old Bridge Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey |
| Piscataway | 57,164 | Township in New Jersey, United States |
| New Brunswick | 56,182 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey. |
| Perth Amboy | 51,309 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey. |
| East Brunswick | 48,309 | Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey |
| Sayreville | 43,855 | A borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey. |
| Sayreville Junction | 42,890 | A census-designated place in Middlesex County, New Jersey. |
| South Plainfield | 23,965 | Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey |
| Carteret | 23,383 | Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States |
| South Old Bridge | 23,233 | City in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States of America |
| Plainsboro | 22,709 | Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey |
| Morristown | 19,229 | Town in Morris County, New Jersey, USA |
| Iselin | 18,695 | Unincorporated community in New Jersey, United States |
| Avenel | 17,011 | Town in New Jersey, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Edison distances to largest New Jersey cities
