At a Glance
Median Income
$166,536
$85,269 per capita
Home Value
$833,300
Zillow: $1,081,763
Median Rent
$2,571/mo
34.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
15/100K
4,201/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
62.8%
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
8.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.3%
7.4% smoking rate
How Watchung Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Watchung's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Watchung a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Watchung residents earn a median household income of $166,536 , which is 122% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $85,269. The unemployment rate stands at 8.0% (122% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 16,571 business establishments, including 1,317 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Watchung is $833,300 , 196% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,081,763. Median rent is $2,571/month, with 34.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Watchung reports 15 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 96% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,201/100K.
Education
62.8% of adults in Watchung hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(86% above the national average).
95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Watchung has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population6,429
Median Age46.4 yrs
Density1,068/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born24.0%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$166,536
Per Capita$85,269
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$51,947M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,622
Housing
B+
Home Value$833,300
Rent$2,571
Ownership87.4%
Zillow$1,081,763
Housing Units2,286
Rent Burden34.9%
Crime
F
Violent15/100K
Property4,201/100K
Health
Obesity24.3%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking7.4%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death6,477/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain48.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation353 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+62.8%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+25.0%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 61%
Commute32 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed183 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries24
Did You Know?
Watchung was founded in 1926.
The median home in Watchung was built in 1973.
27.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.2% of the population has a disability.
24.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 183 Mbps.
There are 1,317 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.