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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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
17 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
62.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$833,300
196% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$2,571/mo
121% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
87.4%
34% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
2,286
Median year built: 1973
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$833,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$1,037,822
Median Sale Price
$969,500
Median List Price
$1,480,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
87.4%
Owner-Occupied
12.6%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,599/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,759/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,132/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,658/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,005/mo
Census median rent:
$2,571/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
13 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
4
Price Drops
30.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$353
Active Inventory
10
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
34.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
13% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1973
Average age of housing stock: 53 years
Homeownership Rate
87.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $833,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,037,822 |
| Median Sale Price | $969,500 |
| Median List Price | $1,480,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $353 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $2,571 |
| FMR Studio | $1,599 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,759 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,132 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,658 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,005 |
Market
| Days on Market | 13 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 30.0% |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Active Inventory | 10 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $353 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 87.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 12.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 87.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,286 |
| Median Year Built | 1973 |
| Rent Burden | 34.9% |