Scotch Plains Township, NJ

Living in Scotch Plains Township

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Bikeability 68
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Walkability 50
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Commute 6
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Public Transit 77
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Affordability 3
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Public Safety 84
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Airports 95
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Hospitals 15
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Colleges 81
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Schools 92
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Residents

24k Population +1k (2010–19)
44  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
61% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
75% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian8%
Black10%
Caucasian71%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate18%
Some College17%
Bachelor's degree34%
Graduate degree27%

Households

Family household75%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$132k Median Household Income +$27k (2010–19)
95% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
42  mi Average Commute
95% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K10%
$50K to $74K9%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K or more29%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector71%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts60%
Sales and office19%
Service10%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van78%
Public transportation13%
Walked1%
Worked at home9%

Housing

$498k Median Home Value -$11k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$1.4k Median Monthly Rent +$205 (2010–19)
79% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195928%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier9%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K23%
$400K to $499K22%
$500K to $749K31%
$750K to $999K14%
$1M to $1.49M3%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity8%
Fuel oil, kerosene6%
LP gas1%
Utility gas85%

Crime

Violent Crime in Scotch Plains Township

United States45
New Jersey50
New York Metro Area43
Union County37

Property Crime in Scotch Plains Township

United States48
New Jersey32
New York Metro Area27
Union County35

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (53%)(44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton57%
Donald Trump40%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 31 4 7
Feb 33 3 8
Mar 41 4 4
Apr 51 4 1
May 61 4 0
Jun 70 4 0
Jul 75 5 0
Aug 74 4 0
Sep 66 4 0
Oct 55 4 0
Nov 45 4 0
Dec 35 4 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Scotch Plains Township

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding70
Tornado6
Coastal Flooding11
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Scotch Plains Township, NJ

Private Schools

Private Schools near Scotch Plains Township, NJ

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First Children School
1 miles, NW
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Christopher Academy
1 miles, S
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Colleges

Colleges near Scotch Plains Township, NJ

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Kean University
8 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Scotch Plains Township, NJ

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Jfk Medical Center
5 miles, S
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Airports

Airports near Scotch Plains Township, NJ

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