Watchung, NJ

Living in Watchung

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Bikeability 57
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Walkability 47
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Commute 6
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Public Transit 69
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Affordability 1
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Public Safety 97
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Airports 95
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Hospitals 19
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Colleges 81
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Schools 49
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Residents

6k Population +353 (2010–19)
46  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
58% College-Educated -1% (2010–19)
74% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over15%

Diversity

Asian15%
Black1%
Caucasian77%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial<1%

Education

Less than high school1%
High school graduate20%
Some College20%
Bachelor's degree28%
Graduate degree31%

Households

Family household74%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$157k Median Household Income +$44k (2010–19)
96% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
43  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K10%
$50K to $74K5%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K or more38%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector81%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation4%
Mgt, science, and arts59%
Sales and office20%
Service12%

Commute

Car, truck, or van84%
Public transportation9%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$674k Median Home Value -$46k (2010–19)
18% Built 2000 or Later
$1.7k Median Monthly Rent +$69 (2010–19)
72% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units4%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier12%

Home Value

$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K2%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K17%
$500K to $749K29%
$750K to $999K25%
$1M to $1.49M9%
$1.5M to $1.99M6%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity6%
Fuel oil, kerosene7%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas86%

Crime

Violent Crime in Watchung

United States45
New Jersey50
New York Metro Area43
Somerset County7

Property Crime in Watchung

United States48
New Jersey32
New York Metro Area27
Somerset County18

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (40%)(57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton45%
Donald Trump52%

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 Watchung

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding84
Tornado7
Coastal Flooding6
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Watchung, NJ

Private Schools

Private Schools near Watchung, NJ

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Nj Classical Academy
1 miles, SE
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Mt St Mary Academy
1 miles, E
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Sundance School
2 miles, S

Colleges

Colleges near Watchung, NJ

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Drew University
8 miles, N
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Watchung, NJ

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Summit Oaks Hospital
6 miles, NE
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Jfk Medical Center
7 miles, SE

Airports

Airports near Watchung, NJ

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Laguardia Airport
31 miles, E
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Trenton Mercer Airport
32 miles, SW
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