Watchung Hills Regional School District, NJ
Living in Watchung Hills RSD
Bikeability52
Walkability41
Commute14
Public Transit61
Affordability1
Public Safety98
Airports93
Hospitals23
Colleges82
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools81
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
30kPopulation+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
$156kMedian 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
$689kMedian Home Value+$21k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$1.5kMedian 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
Primrose School of Warren
1 miles, S
Long Hill Montessori School
2 miles, N
Lord Stirling School
3 miles, NW
Bonnie Brae School
3 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Watchung Hills Regional School District, NJ
Yeshiva Gedolah Tiferes Boruch
4 miles, SE
Drew University
9 miles, NE
College of Saint Elizabeth
10 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Watchung Hills Regional School District, NJ
Summit Oaks Hospital
8 miles, NE
Overlook Medical Center
9 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Watchung Hills Regional School District, NJ
Newark Liberty International Airport
17 miles, E
Trenton Mercer Airport
31 miles, SW
Laguardia Airport
34 miles, E
John F Kennedy International Airport
38 miles, E