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Watchung, NJ


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Watchung, New Jersey

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

  • Community Children's Museum
  • Boxwood Hall
  • Eagle Rock Reservation
  • U.S Bicycling Hall of Fame
  • Cora Hartshorn Arboretum & Bird Sanctuary
  • Waterloo Village

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.

High Points

Watchung strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyWatchung Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyWatchung People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyWatchung Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyWatchung Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyWatchung College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyWatchung Low Rate of Poverty
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Watchung Low Violent Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Watchung Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Watchung, NJ

Comparing Watchung to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Age of the Population1010
Racial Diversity86
Male Share of the Population77
Senior Citizens78
Female Share of the Population44
Children Under 5 Years Old44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size75

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income1010
People Above Poverty109
College Educated Adults1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use96
Short Commute Times26

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
Housing Recently Built57
People Living Alone23
Affordability of Rents24
Affordability of Property Taxes11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime98
Low Property Crime21
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