East Brunswick is a township in Middlesex County, a suburban community part of the New York City metropolitan area. It is located on the southern shore of the Raritan River, directly adjacent to the city of New Brunswick. According to the 2010 United States Census, the township's population was 47,512.
East Brunswick has a multitude of housing choices on the eastern side of town, with single family homes, townhouses, condominium and apartment complexes. The western side is the sparsely developed 6.7 square mile Rural Preservation Zone. Most homes in East Brunswick are single family residences.
The East Brunswick School system has more than 8,500 students and over 90% of its graduates go on to higher education studies. The high school has been named a Star School by the State of New Jersey.
Recreational offerings are diverse and include one of the township's star attractions, Crystal Springs Aquatic Facility, a blue water swimming area with a lazy river, Olympic size lap pool, several wading pools, and a water slide. The township also has two private swim clubs, many tennis courts, five private health clubs and fourteen public parks on 600 acres. Tamarack Golf Club, which includes two 18-hole courses and is owned by Middlesex County, is also located in the Township.
East Brunswick Senior Center is barrier free and provides a wide range of programs. There are currently two subsidized senior living developments with 277 apartments. The township also has three age restricted (55+) condominium communities with 763 units, two Assisted Living Communities with 180 beds and two nursing homes with 90 residents.
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