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Berkeley Heights Township

#4 in Best Places to Live in Union County
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb in New Jersey
  • 19 reviews
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-
  9. Cost of Living
    C-
  10. Health & Fitness
    A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A
  12. Commute
    B
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Berkeley Heights Township is a suburb of New York City with a population of 13,576. 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 suburban 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
13,576

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$606,600
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$2,031
National
$949
Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    5%
  • Own
    95%
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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
National
  • Assault
    7.3
    282.7
  • Murder
    0
    6.1
  • Rape
    0
    40.7
  • Robbery
    14.6
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    73.2
    500.1
  • Theft
    446.8
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    14.6
    284
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Residents

Diversity
B
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    12%
  • 10-17 years
    14%
  • 18-24 years
    7%
  • 25-34 years
    6%
  • 35-44 years
    12%
  • 45-54 years
    18%
  • 55-64 years
    14%
  • 65+ years
    18%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    34%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    33%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    15%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4%
    13%

Working in Berkeley Heights Township

Jobs
B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$147,614
National
$55,322
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The Berkeley Heights Township is a small suburban town located between Central and North Jersey. Within our community, we hold one of New Jersey's best education systems. Many of our high school graduates have done successful by attending our schools. The area is family friendly and has a variety of locations to enjoy your day, like a picnic at Snyder Park or a nice cool down at one of our two pools. Berkeley Heights contains many family owned businesses and has plenty of history. Nearly less then 10 minutes away is the Watchung Reservation. The "resz" is a place were the Native Americans from years ago sheltered and lived their lives. Here in BH we have multiple restaurants such as Delicious Heights, Dominoes, Hop Hing and East, La Rosa and many more. Coming to Berkeley Heights will leave you with a positive impact!
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Berkeley Heights, New Jersey is a very safe town, and a wonderful community to be a part of. The public library is well kept, and other public areas such as parks are very clean. It is a very family friendly town, and it is also a perfect town for a commuter, who travels regularly into the city; there is a train station with a direct line to Penn Station in New York City. There are many good local restaurants to choose from, and you do not need to travel far to find a convenience store nearby. For those who want to go to the gym, there are many options that offering a wide variety of physical exercise services.
Berkeley Heights is a town where everyone is a part of a large family. On multiple occasions the town has come together to help each other out. For instance, when the town's favorite supermarket employee was seen walking to work from 3 towns over because his bike had broken down, the people of Berkeley Heights raised over $500 to get him a new bike.