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Somewhat walkable
Walk Score®
31
Some transit
Transit Score®
46
Somewhat bikeable
Bike Score®
Carteret is somewhat walkable. While some services and amenities are accessible on foot, a car may still be needed for certain errands. The area has limited public transportation options, making it less ideal for those who rely on transit. Carteret is a somewhat bikeable area with minimal cycling infrastructure available for use.
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Hellenic Classical Charter School - Staten Island
Charter • PK, K-3 • 325 students
9/10
Ps 32 The Gifford School
Public • PK, K-5 • 662 students
9/10
No 22 William F Halloran
Public • PK, 2-8 • 1089 students
9/10
Kathleen Grimm School For Leadership
Public • PK, K-5 • 456 students
8/10
Ps 56 The Louis Desario School
Public • PK, K-5 • 640 students
8/10
Staten Island School Of Civic Leadership
Public • PK, K-8 • 838 students
8/10
Ps 3 The Margaret Gioiosa School
Public • PK, K-5 • 654 students
8/10
Ps 26 The Carteret School
Public • PK, K-5 • 270 students
7/10
Ps 4 Maurice Wollin
Public • PK, K-5 • 799 students
7/10
Columbus Elementary School
Public • PK, K-4 • 578 students
4/10
Pvt. Nicholas Minue Elementary School
Public • PK, K-4 • 508 students
4/10
Carteret Middle School
Public • 5-6 • 553 students
4/10
Nathan Hale School
Public • PK, K-4 • 438 students
2/10
Carteret Junior High School
Public • 7-8 • 607 students
5/10
Carteret High School
Public • 9-12 • 1089 students
2/10
McDonald's
Food
Burger King
Food
Khalsa Sweet House
Restaurant
The Crab General
Restaurant
Bus Stop Diner
Restaurant
Bounty Coffee
Restaurant
McDonald's
Food
Burger King
Food
Khalsa Sweet House
Restaurant
The Crab General
Restaurant
Bus Stop Diner
Restaurant
Bounty Coffee
Restaurant
P. C. Richard & Son
Shopping
ShopRite Liquor Store
Shopping
Laundry Plus
Shopping
Dollar Tree
Shopping
ShopRite
Grocery store
ShopRite
Grocery store
P. C. Richard & Son
Shopping
ShopRite Liquor Store
Shopping
Laundry Plus
Shopping
Dollar Tree
Shopping
B&L Recovery and Towing
Automotive
Carteret Fire Company Number 3
Public service
Carteret Post Office
Public service
Carteret Fire Station Number 2
Public service
Carteret Fire Station Number 1
Public service
BCB Bank
Public service
Amazon Fulfillment Center EWR9
Public service
Holiday Inn Carteret Rahway
Hotel
Hotel Executive Suites
Hotel
B&L Recovery and Towing
Automotive
Holiday Inn Carteret Rahway
Hotel
Hotel Executive Suites
Hotel
Christ the King Knanaya Catholic Church
Place of worship
Saint Elizabeth's Roman Catholic Church
Place of worship
First Baptist Church
Place of worship
Saint Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church
Place of worship
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church
Place of worship
Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church
Place of worship
Saint Demetrius Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral
Place of worship
Calvary Baptist Church
Place of worship
Masjid Al-Islam
Place of worship
Carteret Fire Company Number 3
Public service
Carteret Post Office
Public service
Carteret Fire Station Number 2
Public service
Carteret Fire Station Number 1
Public service
BCB Bank
Public service
Amazon Fulfillment Center EWR9
Public service

Average rent in Carteret

In Carteret, the average rent is $2,437 per month, with the average rental size around 1,021 square feet. Most renters here pay between $2,000 - $2,500, making it the most common rent bracket in the area.

Average rent
$2,437/month
Average rental size
1,021 sqft
Rent ranges
Under $1,000
0%
$1,001 - $1,500
0.4%
$1,501 - $2,000
10%
$2,001 - $2,500
43.6%
$2,501 - $3,000
41.7%
Over $3,000
4.2%
Rent data provided by Yardi® Matrix.
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Average utility cost in New Jersey

In New Jersey, renters typically spend around $450 per month on utilities, with costs ranging from $30 for cable to $125 for electricity, depending on factors like home size, season, and usage.

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Electricity
$125
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Gas
$94
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Water
$66
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Sewer
$95
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Cable
$30
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Internet
$40
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