Watchung
- Suburb in New Jersey
Suburb
Watchung
- grade AOverall Grade
- Suburb in New Jersey
- Rating 4.25 out of 5 12 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A+
- Crime & Safetygrade B
- Housinggrade B minus
- Nightlifegrade B
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Diversitygrade B
- Jobsgrade B+
- Weathergrade B minus
- Cost of Livinggrade C
- Health & Fitnessgrade A
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade B minus
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$674,500
National
$217,500Median Rent
$2,021
National
$1,062Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
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Watchung Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade B
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault16.5national 282.7
- Murder0national 6.1
- Rape0national 40.7
- Robbery0national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary214.7national 500.1
- Theft4,971.9national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft99.1national 284
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Working in Watchung
Jobs
grade B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$157,263
National
$62,843Places to Work in Watchung
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Watchung Reviews
Rating 4.25 out of 5 12 reviews
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I love living in Watchung! With just under 6,000 residents, everyone is close-knit and knows one another. The schools here are excellent and parents and teachers work hard to ensure that students' educations are prioritized to ensure bright futures. The lake in the center of the circle is also the highlight of the town, with parks and the library nearby. Events are often held for the townspeople to enjoy, especially during the summer. Watchung is also closely connected with neighboring towns, such as Warren, Greenbrook, and Longhill, and people can easily meet others this way.
I've been living in Watchung since I was 3 years old. It is a small, tight-knit town where everyone knows each other. It is quite a peaceful place to live due to the "woodsy" surrounding, but it is also close to places such as Hoboken, Jersey City, New York City, and the shores. While there are not many things I would change, I would like to see more diversity within Watchung.
Pretty town, not very diverse, but neighbors are nice all around. Public schools are alright, not specifically good or bad, but depends on the teachers you have with them.