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

Schools in Watchung (4)

Warren Middle School

Middle · 538 students · 64 teachers

14 free/reduced lunch

100 Old Stirling Road · (908)753-5300

Bayberry School

Elementary · 410 students · 33 teachers

3 free/reduced lunch

113 Bayberry Lane · (908)755-8184

Valley View School

Middle · 254 students · 29 teachers

3 free/reduced lunch

50 Valley View Road · (908)755-4422

Mary Kay McMillin Early Childhood Center

Elementary · 241 students · 23 teachers

3 free/reduced lunch

651 MOUNTAIN AVENUE · (908)464-5583