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Watchung
  • Suburb in New Jersey
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Suburb
New York City

Watchung

#10 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Somerset County
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B+
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
    Watchung is a suburb of New York City with a population of 6,483. Watchung is in Somerset County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Watchung offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Watchung there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Watchung and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Watchung are highly rated.
    About Watchung...
    Population
    6,483
    Suburb of
    New York City
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $708,300
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $2,269
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      14%
    • Own
      86%
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    Watchung 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
      182.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      4,270.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      49.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      5%
    • 25-34 years
      9%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      26%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      28%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      33%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      21%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      15%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      3%
      11%
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    Working in Watchung

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $143,889
    National
    $69,021
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