Scotch Plains, NJ
1 neighborhoods · 24,727 residents · New Jersey
A
84/100
100
Safety Score
97
Affordability
$180K
Median Income
$664K
Median Home Value
Is Scotch Plains, NJ a Good Place to Live?
Scotch Plains receives an overall livability grade of A (84/100), placing it among the better areas in New Jersey. Safety scores A+ (100/100), indicating lower crime rates than most areas. Affordability scores A+ (97/100) with a median household income of $179,531 and median home values around $663,700.
About 67.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 4.2%. 83% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 42.
$1,790
Median Rent/mo
67.5%
College Educated
4.2%
Unemployment
83%
Owner-Occupied
42
Median Age
24,727
Population
1
Zip Codes
Union
County
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Neighborhoods in Scotch Plains
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 07076Union Co. | 84 A | 100 | 97 | $180K | $664K | 24,727 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.