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Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, in Union county, is 9 miles W of Union, New Jersey (center to center) and 14 miles W of Newark, New Jersey. The town is located in the Newark metropolitan area. Berkeley Heights has a population of 13,407.
In Berkeley Heights, about 68% of adults are married. Lots of Berkeley Heights people are married off. Large households are normal in the town. Be careful driving in Berkeley Heights, since the town is home to many young children.
In 2000, Berkeley Heights had a median family income of $118,862. People in Berkeley Heights generally have good earning power. The town has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Berkeley Heights than most places. The town enjoys an educated population. In Berkeley Heights, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Berkeley Heights. This town has lots of successful singles.
Residents of Berkeley Heights gave more campaign money ($24,005) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
Berkeley Heights is generally a safe place not overly troubled by crime.
Owners occupy 92% of the housing units in Berkeley Heights. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.
In Berkeley Heights, 81% of commuters drive to work. If you visit or move to Berkeley Heights, try the public transportation system.
Berkeley Heights strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
Comparing Berkeley Heights to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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