Watchung, NJ
Living in Watchung
Bikeability57
Walkability47
Commute6
Public Transit69
Affordability1
Public Safety97
Airports95
Hospitals19
Colleges81
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools49
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
6kPopulation+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
$157kMedian 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
$674kMedian Home Value-$46k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$1.7kMedian 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
Colleges
Colleges near Watchung, NJ
Yeshiva Gedolah Tiferes Boruch
2 miles, S
Drew University
8 miles, N
College of Saint Elizabeth
10 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Watchung, NJ
Airports
Airports near Watchung, NJ
Newark Liberty International Airport
14 miles, E
Laguardia Airport
31 miles, E
Trenton Mercer Airport
32 miles, SW
John F Kennedy International Airport
34 miles, E