The overall average in New Jersey for what is considered to be middle class income for a family of four is between $60,000 and $177,000 a year.
According to Rutgers University economist James Hughes, “middle class” can mean many things these days. But “somebody earning $60,000 in New Jersey would really be struggling to say they’re in the middle class.”
Powerful Praise Those who are being honored share one characteristic: They are quick to credit their colleagues. Business in New Jersey Everyday (BINJE) honored CEOs and executive directors, managing partners and principals - those who are in charge in every sector in...
Modern Rate Design in the Northeast: Unlocking Efficiency, Affordability, and Electrification Read the full report Executive Summary The Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions face some of the highest energy costs and energy burdens in the country. Regionally, energy...
NJDEP Brownfield Success Stories Office of Brownfield & Community Revitalization, Contaminated Site Remediation & Redevelopment Doug Leung, Josephine Michener, Emily Perez, Samantha Findeisen, Rachel Stopper, Ronald Wienckoski Bloustein School Alums Josephine...
The Heldrich Center for Workforce Development has announced the release of a new Multi-State Teacher Workforce Report, designed to provide a comprehensive, data-driven view of the educator pipeline from preparation and certification to placement, retention, and...
A Farewell Ride With the MetroCard, on Every Transit Line That Uses It In a recent New York Times feature, Rutgers Bloustein alum Jeremy Zorek (Planning and Public Policy '25) is highlighted as part of a group of transit enthusiasts undertaking a unique, all-day...