Watchung, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Union County County

3.6 /5.0

B+ Good

6,429 Population 1,068/sq mi density

$166,536 Median Income $85,269 per capita

$833,300 Home Value $1,037,822 Zillow

$2,571 Median Rent 34.9% income on rent

55°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr

17 Violent Crime/100K 5,286 property/100K

B+

Overall

3.6 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

A+

Economy

4.5 / 5.0

$166,536 median income, 5.3% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.9 / 5.0

$833,300 home value, $2,571/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

17 violent crimes/100K

A+

Education

5.0 / 5.0

62.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Campgrounds in Watchung (2)

CAMP GATEWAY - STATEN ISLAND

STANDARD

7 sites 4.5/5 (14 reviews) $0/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent

Other Recreation Concession Site, Hiking, Fishing, Interpretive Programs, Camping, Historic & Cultural Site, Boating, Biking, Recreation Programs, Birding, Guided Interpretive Walks, Observation Site, Evening Programs

This campground boasts a spectacular view of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, the longest vehicle suspension span in the United States. When it opened i...

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CAMP GATEWAY - SANDY HOOK

STANDARD

18 sites 4.3/5 (109 reviews) $30–$150/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent

Ranger Station, Biking, Boating, Canoeing, Camping, Birding, Cultural Activities, Evening Programs, Environmental Education, Hiking, Fishing, Guided Interpretive Walks, Historic & Cultural Site, Interpretive Programs, Kayaking, Information Site, Non-Motorized Boating, Observation Site, Paddling, Photography, Recreation Programs, Picnicking, Scenic Drive, Star Gazing, Swimming, Visitor Center, Water Activities, Windsurfing

Welcome to Gateway National Recreation Area, Sandy Hook Unit! There are a variety of cultural and recreational opportunities available at the park inc...

Reserve