Berkeley Heights Township, NJ

Living in Berkeley Heights Township

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Bikeability 65
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Walkability 47
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Commute 16
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Public Transit 71
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Affordability 1
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Public Safety 91
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Airports 95
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Hospitals 20
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Colleges 80
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Schools 96
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Residents

13k Population +177 (2010–19)
44  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
68% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
83% Family Households +3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian13%
Black2%
Caucasian77%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate12%
Some College15%
Bachelor's degree33%
Graduate degree34%

Households

Family household83%
Householder living alone15%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$183k Median Household Income +$51k (2010–19)
99% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
37  mi Average Commute
94% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K4%
$25K to $49K10%
$50K to $74K8%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more48%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector75%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation3%
Mgt, science, and arts60%
Sales and office23%
Service10%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van80%
Public transportation10%
Walked1%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$618k Median Home Value +$2.4k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$2.4k Median Monthly Rent +$842 (2010–19)
90% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached88%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196934%
Built 1950 to 195923%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier6%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K15%
$500K to $749K45%
$750K to $999K19%
$1M to $1.49M6%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity4%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas91%

Crime

Violent Crime in Berkeley Heights Township

United States45
New Jersey50
New York Metro Area43
Union County37

Property Crime in Berkeley Heights Township

United States48
New Jersey32
New York Metro Area27
Union County35

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (51%)(46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton59%
Donald Trump38%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 29 4 7
Feb 32 3 8
Mar 40 4 4
Apr 51 4 1
May 60 4 0
Jun 70 4 0
Jul 75 5 0
Aug 73 4 0
Sep 66 4 0
Oct 54 4 0
Nov 44 4 0
Dec 34 4 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Berkeley Heights Township

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding81
Tornado8
Coastal Flooding7
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Berkeley Heights Township, NJ

Private Schools

Private Schools near Berkeley Heights Township, NJ

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Flex School
0 miles, NW
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Santa Fe Centers
2 miles, N

Colleges

Colleges near Berkeley Heights Township, NJ

Hospitals

Hospitals near Berkeley Heights Township, NJ

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Summit Oaks Hospital
4 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near Berkeley Heights Township, NJ

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Laguardia Airport
30 miles, E
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Trenton Mercer Airport
34 miles, SW