Watchung Hills Regional School District, NJ

Living in Watchung Hills RSD

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Bikeability 52
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Walkability 41
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Commute 14
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Public Transit 61
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Affordability 1
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Public Safety 98
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Airports 93
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Hospitals 23
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Colleges 82
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Schools 81
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Residents

30k Population +770 (2010–19)
46  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
63% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
81% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian14%
Black1%
Caucasian78%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school3%
High school graduate17%
Some College17%
Bachelor's degree31%
Graduate degree32%

Households

Family household81%
Householder living alone15%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$156k Median Household Income +$32k (2010–19)
97% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
38  mi Average Commute
94% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K7%
$25K to $49K9%
$50K to $74K7%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more40%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector80%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation5%
Mgt, science, and arts58%
Sales and office22%
Service10%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van84%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation7%
Walked1%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$689k Median Home Value +$21k (2010–19)
14% Built 2000 or Later
$1.5k Median Monthly Rent +$151 (2010–19)
83% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached85%
Multiple units3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier12%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K12%
$500K to $749K34%
$750K to $999K23%
$1M to $1.49M15%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity5%
Fuel oil, kerosene8%
LP gas1%
Utility gas86%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Watchung Hills RSD

United States45
New Jersey50
New York Metro Area43
Somerset County7

Property Crime in Watchung Hills RSD

United States48
New Jersey32
New York Metro Area27
Somerset County18

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (41%)(56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton45%
Donald Trump51%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 30 4 7
Feb 33 3 8
Mar 40 4 4
Apr 51 4 1
May 61 4 0
Jun 70 4 0
Jul 75 5 0
Aug 73 4 0
Sep 66 4 0
Oct 54 4 0
Nov 45 4 0
Dec 34 4 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Watchung Hills RSD

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding84
Tornado8
Coastal Flooding6
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Watchung Hills Regional School District, NJ

Private Schools

Private Schools near Watchung Hills Regional School District, NJ

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Lord Stirling School
3 miles, NW
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Bonnie Brae School
3 miles, W

Colleges

Colleges near Watchung Hills Regional School District, NJ

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Drew University
9 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Watchung Hills Regional School District, NJ

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Summit Oaks Hospital
8 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near Watchung Hills Regional School District, NJ

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