Watchung, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Union County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
6,429
Population
1,068/sq mi density
$166,536
Median Income
$85,269 per capita
$833,300
Home Value
$1,081,763 Zillow
$2,571
Median Rent
34.9% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
15
Violent Crime/100K
4,201 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$166,536 median income, 8.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$833,300 home value, $2,571/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
15 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
62.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
6,429
Census 2023
Population Density
1,068
per square mile
Land Area
6.0
square miles (15.6 km²)
Median Age
46.4 yrs
19% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 78.8% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 1.3% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 8.9% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 11.5% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
78.8%
Black
1.3%
Hispanic
8.9%
Asian
11.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 77.9% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 19.4% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 2.7% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
77.9%
Spanish
19.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
24.0%
Veterans
3.8%
37% below US avg (6%)
Disability
8.2%
37% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
98.9%
8% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
1.1%
87% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.487
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 6,429 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,068 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 6.0 sq mi |
| Median Age | 46.4 years |
Gender
| Male | 47.5% |
| Female | 52.5% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 78.8% |
| Black or African American | 1.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.9% |
| Asian | 11.5% |
Language
| English Only | 77.9% |
| Spanish | 19.4% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 24.0% |
| Veterans | 3.8% |
| Disability | 8.2% |
| Health Insurance | 98.9% |
| Uninsured | 1.1% |
| Broadband Access | 91.7% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.487 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |