Rutgers University-Livingston Campus, New Jersey
Rutgers University-Livingston Campus is a community of 3,258 people in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
Why visit Rutgers University-Livingston Campus
Townapedia lists 44 museums and landmarks, 19 parks and trails, 77 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 13 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Rutgers Cinema, Albany Street Bridge, Metlar-Bodine House Museum and Zimmerli Art Museum.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 23°F, and about 29 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Rutgers University-Livingston Campus
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Rutgers University-Livingston Campus
Rutgers University–New Brunswick is the largest campus of Rutgers University, a public land-grant research university consisting of three major campuses in New Jersey. It is located primarily in New Brunswick and Piscataway. It is the oldest and flagship campus of the university, the other satellite campuses being in Camden and Newark. The New Brunswick campus is composed of several smaller campuses that are some distances away from each other: College Avenue, Busch, Livingston, Cook, and Douglass, the latter two sometimes referred to as "Cook/Douglass", as they are adjacent and intertwined.
From the Wikipedia article Rutgers University–New Brunswick (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do13
Albany Street Bridge
Bridge · 1.5 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Basilone Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 3.3 mi
Bridge in Middlesex County, New Jersey
Crossroads Theatre
Cinema and theater · 1.7 mi
Theater company based in New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States
George Street Playhouse
Cinema and theater · 1.7 mi
Theater in New Brunswick, New Jersey
John A. Lynch Sr. Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 1.0 mi
Bridge over the Raritan River in New Jersey
Landing Lane Bridge
Bridge · 1.2 mi
Bridge over the Raritan River in New Jersey
Rutgers University
School · 1.1 mi
Multi-campus public research university in New Jersey, United States
Rutgers University–New Brunswick
School · 1.1 mi
Largest campus of Rutgers University in New Brunswick and Piscataway, New Jersey
State Theatre New Jersey
Cinema and theater · 1.7 mi
Theater and former movie theater in New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States
1 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks44
Metlar-Bodine House Museum
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic house in New Jersey, United States
1281 River Road, Piscataway
Th 10:00-16:00
Zimmerli Art Museum
Museum · 1.2 mi
71 Hamilton Street, New Brunswick
Tu-Fr 10:00-16:30; Sa-Su 12:00-17:00; PH off; Tu[1] 10:00-21:00
Cornelius Low House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic house in New Jersey, United States
Goldman House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic building in Piscataway, New Jersey
143 School Street
Alexander Johnston Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic building in New Brunswick, New Jersey
Benjamin Shotwell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic house in New Jersey, United States
Bishop House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic house in New Brunswick, New Jersey
Buccleuch Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic house museum in New Brunswick, New Jersey
Demarest House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic house in New Brunswick, New Jersey
Edward S. Kearney House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic house in Middlesex County, New Jersey
Ephraim Fitz-Randolph House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Piscataway, New Jersey, listed on the NRHP in Middlesex County
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Henry Guest House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic house in New Brunswick, New Jersey
32 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds19
Guglielmo Marconi Memorial Park
Park · 2.3 mi
Park in Somerset, New Jersey
Johnson Park (Middlesex County, New Jersey)
Park · 0.7 mi
Park in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States of America
Jersey Mike's Arena
Sports field and stadium · 0.5 mi
83 ROCKAFELLER ROAD, Piscataway
7 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes77
Buns N Shakes
Diner · American · 1.5 mi
112 Church Street
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Efe's Mediterranean Grill
Restaurant · Mediterranean · 1.4 mi
32 Easton Avenue, New Brunswick
Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
Gerlanda's Pizza, Deli & Cafe
Cafe · Italian, Sandwich · 0.8 mi
604 Bartholomew Road, Piscataway
Mo-Th 08:00-22:00; Fr 08:00-20:00
Hidden Grounds Chai & Coffee House
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.5 mi
4C Easton Avenue, New Brunswick
Mo-Fr 07:00-18:00; Sa-Su 08:00-18:00
Khyber Coffee & Tea House
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.5 mi
110 Church Street, New Brunswick
Mo-We 08:00-22:00; Th 08:00-00:00; Fr 08:00-01:00; Sa 09:00-01:00;...
Krispy Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.3 mi
50 College Avenue, New Brunswick
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:00
Okie Pokii Cafe
Restaurant · Japanese, Poke, Sushi · 1.5 mi
55 Raritan Avenue, Highland Park
Mo-Th 10:30-21:30; Fr-Sa 10:30-22:30; Su 11:30-21:30
Panico's Brick Oven Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.5 mi
94 Church Street, New Brunswick
Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-26:00; Su 11:00-22:00
RU Hungry
Restaurant · Regional, Sandwich, Fast Food · 1.3 mi
95 Hamilton Street, New Brunswick
Mo-Su 07:00-02:00
65 more on the map.
History
The eighth of nine colleges established during the American colonial period, Rutgers was chartered as Queen's College on 10 November 1766. It was renamed Rutgers College in 1825 after Colonel Henry Rutgers (1745–1830), an American Revolutionary War hero, philanthropist, and an early benefactor of the school. Originally established as a private institution affiliated with the Dutch Reformed Church, it is now a secular institution. After a series of expansions and mergers in the 19th and early 20th centuries, Rutgers College was renamed Rutgers University in 1924, and became the state university of New Jersey under legislation passed in 1945 and 1956. Rutgers is the only colonial chartered college, that is also a land-grant institution, and a state university.
From the History section of Rutgers University–New Brunswick on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship24
Greek Orthodox Church of Saint George
Church · Greek Orthodox · 1.5 mi
1101 River Road, Piscataway Township
Christ Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
First Reformed Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Saint Mary of Mount Virgin Roman Catholic Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Saint Peter the Apostle Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Shopping7
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries61
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
School · 3.5 mi
2485 Woodbridge Avenue, Edison
Healthcare3
Saint Peter's Center for Ambulatory Resources
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
240 Easton Avenue, New Brunswick
Map of Rutgers University-Livingston Campus
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 23°F | 3.7 in | 8.3 in |
| Feb | 43°F | 24°F | 3.0 in | 9.3 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 31°F | 4.4 in | 5.2 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 41°F | 3.9 in | 0.6 in |
| May | 72°F | 51°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 60°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 66°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 64°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 56°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 44°F | 4.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 35°F | 3.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 28°F | 4.5 in | 4.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for New Brunswick 3 Se Hcn (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Middlesex County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-14: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
- 2012-10-30: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Central Jersey Regional Airport (JVI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- Highland Park 1 mi southeast, about 2 min by car
- New Brunswick 2 mi south, about 3 min by car
- East Franklin 2 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- Somerset 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- South Plainfield 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Metuchen 5 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Middlesex 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Milltown 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Dunellen 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Franklin Center 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Metlar-Bodine House, Red, White, and Boom, Piscataway, NJ, Zeete, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cornelius Low House (2008), The original uploader was Richard Arthur Norton (1958- ) at English Wikipedia ., CC BY 3.0
- Goldman House, Piscataway, Zeete, CC BY-SA 3.0
- College Hall, Rutgers, New Brunswick, NJ - south view, Zeete, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Henry Guest House, New Brunswick, NJ - front view, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- LivingstonAveHistoricDistrict, KForce, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Benjamin Shotwell House, Edison, NJ, Zeete, CC BY-SA 3.0
- KingBlockNewBrunswick, Janet W. Foster, Public domain
- 1. Historic American Buildings Survey Nathaniel R. Ewan, Photographer May 6, 1936 EXTERIOR - SOUTHWEST ELEVATION - Ephraim Fitz-Randolph House, South Randolphville Road, Newtown, Middlesex County, NJ, Photo by Nathaniel R. Ewan, Public domain
- Randolphville Bridge, side view, Piscataway, NJ, Zeete, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Buccleuch Mansion New Brunswick NJ, Baronplantagenet at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tulipwood in Somerset, New Jersey on 7 November 2006, image 1, Richard Arthur Norton (1958- ), CC BY 2.5
- PoileZedek, KForce at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Queens, New Brunswick, NJ - looking north, 2014, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First Reformed Church, New Brunswick, NJ - south view, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ChristEpiscopalChurchNewBrunswick, KForce ( talk ) ( Uploads ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Saint Peter the Apostle Church, New Brunswick, NJ, Zeete, CC BY-SA 3.0
- New Brunswick Station, street view, Zeete, CC BY-SA 3.0
- NationalMusicalStringCo, KForce at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Queens Campus, New Brunswick, NJ - Class of 1902 Memorial Gateway, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Demarest House, New Brunswick, NJ - looking west, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bishop House, New Brunswick, NJ - looking northeast, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Alexander Johnston Hall, New Brunswick, NJ - looking west, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 52 Welton Street, New Brunswick, NJ, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Van Wickle House in Somerset, New Jersey on 31 October 2006, Richard Arthur Norton (1958- ) at English Wikipedia, CC BY 2.5
- New Jersey Hall, Rutgers University, south view, Zeete, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Isaac Onderdonk House, Road Up Raritan, Zeete, CC BY-SA 3.0
- NewBrunswickPostOffice, KForce at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- John Field House, south elevation, Zeete, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Saint Mary of Mount Virgin Roman Catholic Church front, Ben McLaughlin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Second Reformed Church, New Brunswick, NJ - area view, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
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