Edison is a township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States, in the New York City metropolitan area. Situated in north-central New Jersey, Edison lies within the core of the Raritan Valley region. As of the 2010 United States Census, Edison had a total population of 99,967, retaining its position as the fifth-most populous municipality in New Jersey. The 2010 population reflected an increase of 2,280 (+2.3%) from the 97,687 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 9,007 (+10.2%) from the 88,680 counted in 1990. Edison's population has been above the 100,000 threshold since 2010, increasing by 0.7% to a Census-estimated 100,693 in 2018.
Edison is an NJ Transit station located 30.3 miles (48.8 km) southwest of New York City on the Northeast Corridor Line, in Edison, New Jersey. It is at the corner of Central and Plainfield Avenues in the Stelton neighborhood of Edison which is located in the southwestern corner of the Township, and accessible by car via Reed Street. A small privately run convenience store operates in the waiting room of the north/New York City-bound platform. Passengers use a ticket machine as there is no station agent or station office. Elevators and ramps make both the north- and south-bound platforms wheelchair accessible. With the growing population of Edison, ridership has increased over the last 10–15 years, resulting in a shortage of parking spaces on weekdays and heavy traffic during rush hours.
Stelton is an unincorporated community located within Edison Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States.
Greensand is an unincorporated community located within Edison Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States.
Haven Homes is an unincorporated community located within Edison Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States.
Lahiere is an unincorporated community located within Edison Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States.
Lincoln Park is an unincorporated community located within Edison Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States.
Maple Meade is an unincorporated community located within North Brunswick Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. The area, located near the intersection of Adams Lane and U.S. Route 130, is made up of homes and apartment complexes with businesses lining US 130.
Martins Landing is an unincorporated community located within Edison Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States.
Morgan Heights is a neighborhood located within Sayreville in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States.
Newton Heights is an unincorporated community located along the border of East Brunswick Township and South River Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States.
North Stelton is an unincorporated community located within Piscataway Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States.
Raritan Manor is an unincorporated community located within Edison Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States.
Sand Hills is an unincorporated community located along the border of Edison and Woodbridge townships in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States.
Washington Park is an unincorporated community located within Edison Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States.
Branchport is an unincorporated community located within Long Branch in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. Centered in the northern part of the city, the area contains mostly single-family homes along grid-like streets though some commercial businesses are located on New Jersey Route 36 which through Branchport is called Joline Avenue. The North Jersey Coast Line passes through the community though the closest stops along the line are the Monmouth Park station in Oceanport and the Long Branch station in the center of the city.
Holland is an unincorporated community located on the border of Holmdel and Middletown townships in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. The community is centered on the intersection of County Route 52 and Holland Road. The area making up Holland is hilly and consists of large single-family residences. An AT&T Labs campus is located off Laurel Avenue while Tatum County Park is also located in the area, both of which are on the Middletown side of the border.
Homes Mills or Holmes Mills is an unincorporated community located within Upper Freehold Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. The settlement is located along Holmes Mill Road [sic] where it crosses the Miry Run. The land around the Miry Run is hilly and forested but on the north side of the stream there are horse farms and housing developments on the south side.
North Centerville is an unincorporated community located within Hazlet Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. Like most of Hazlet, North Centerville is largely suburban. The settlement is located at the intersection of Middle Road and Union Avenue in the center of the township.
North Long Branch is an unincorporated community located within Long Branch in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. The community is situated in the northern portion of the city and is physically located between Troutmans Creek and Ocean Boulevard. Centered about the intersection of Joline Avenue and Long Branch Avenue, most of the area is made up of single-family houses except for some schools, apartment complexes, and the city's sewage treatment plant.
