Lead Paint Risk in Metuchen, NJ

71.9%Pre-1978 Housing

4,039Pre-1978 Units

5,621Total Housing Units

HighRisk Level

How Metuchen Compares

Metuchen

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New Jersey

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National Average

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What This Means for Metuchen Residents

Metuchen has a high concentration of pre-1978 housing (71.9%). Most homes in this area predate the federal lead paint ban. If you live in an older home, a professional lead paint inspection is strongly recommended — especially if young children are present.

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