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Introduction to Watchung, New Jersey
Watchung, New Jersey is 8 miles N of Edison, New Jersey and 16 miles SW of Newark, New Jersey. It is in Somerset County. The population of the town is 5,613.
Watchung History
Watchung was incorporated on March 23, 1926. Watchung was a semi-rural community with a very small population up until the beginning of the 20th century. The Plainfield riots of 1967 caused a large number of people to move from the city into the Watchung Hill area.
Watchung and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Watchung
Local museums include the Drake House Museum, the Thomas A. Edison Memorial Tower and Museum, and the Littell-Lord Farmhouse Museum. Nearby historic sites nearby include the Israel Crane House, Grover Cleveland’s Home and the Buccleuch Mansion. Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park, Washington Rock State Park, and Washington Valley Park are some of the nearby parks, while the Staten Island Zoo is accessible from Watchung as well.
Watchung Transportation
Newark Liberty International is the nearest major airport.
Watchung Higher Education
Nearby colleges and universities include Drew University, Montclair State University, College of Saint Elizabeth, and Bloomfield College.
Watchung strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):
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| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 2% |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Watchung to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):
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