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Berkeley Heights Township
  • Suburb in New Jersey
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Suburb
New York City

Berkeley Heights Township

#1 in Best Places to Live in Union County
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B+
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
    Berkeley Heights Township is a suburb of New York City with a population of 13,147. Berkeley Heights Township is in Union County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Berkeley Heights Township offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Berkeley Heights Township there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Berkeley Heights Township and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Berkeley Heights Township are highly rated.
    About Berkeley Heights Township...
    Population
    13,147
    Suburb of
    New York City
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $648,800
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $2,473
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      4%
    • Own
      96%
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    Berkeley Heights Township Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      0
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      22.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      187
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      44.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      7%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      16%
    • 55-64 years
      16%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      36%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      36%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      13%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      12%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      3%
      11%
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    Working in Berkeley Heights Township

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $177,219
    National
    $69,021
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