Watchung, NJ
1 neighborhoods · 6,651 residents · New Jersey
B+
77/100
99
Safety Score
84
Affordability
$152K
Median Income
$789K
Median Home Value
Is Watchung, NJ a Good Place to Live?
Watchung receives an overall livability grade of B+ (77/100), placing it among the better areas in New Jersey. Safety scores A+ (99/100), indicating lower crime rates than most areas. Affordability scores A (84/100) with a median household income of $152,168 and median home values around $788,800.
About 58.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 6.5%. 88% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 45.
$2,302
Median Rent/mo
58.2%
College Educated
6.5%
Unemployment
88%
Owner-Occupied
45
Median Age
6,651
Population
1
Zip Codes
Union
County
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Neighborhoods in Watchung
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 07069Union Co. | 77 B+ | 99 | 84 | $152K | $789K | 6,651 |
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.