How Does New Brunswick, NJ Spend Tax Money?
New Brunswick, NJ spends $70,317 per resident, with total expenditures of $3.9B. Top spending categories: Education ($52,160/person), Health ($246/person), Fire Protection ($237/person). Fiscal Health Score: D (47/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $3.9B |
| Per Capita Spending | $70,317 |
| Total Revenue | $3.9B |
| Total Debt | $0 |
| Population | 55,718 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 47/100 (D) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Education$52,160/person
Health$246/person
Fire Protection$237/person
Highways & Roads$47/person
Parks & Recreation$19/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.