At a Glance
Median Income
$94,301
$56,531 per capita
Home Value
$418,500
Zillow: $1,103,768
Median Rent
$1,997/mo
27.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
39/100K
2,155/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
54.0%
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.9%
9.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
271 sunny days/yr
How Watsessing Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Watsessing's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Watsessing a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Watsessing residents earn a median household income of $94,301 , which is 25% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $56,531. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 23,692 business establishments, including 1,759 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Watsessing is $418,500 , 48% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,103,768. Median rent is $1,997/month, with 27.7% 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 1948.
Safety & Crime
Watsessing reports 39 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,155/100K.
Education
54.0% of adults in Watsessing hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% above the national average).
92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Watsessing has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population7,944
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density12,813/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$94,301
Per Capita$56,531
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$76,180M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,699
Housing
A
Home Value$418,500
Rent$1,997
Ownership32.1%
Zillow$1,103,768
Housing Units3,630
Rent Burden27.7%
Crime
F
Violent39/100K
Property2,155/100K
Health
Obesity25.9%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking9.1%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death8,341/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain50.4 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation108 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+54.0%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+18.2%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 72%
Commute33 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries34
Did You Know?
The median home in Watsessing was built in 1948.
16.5% of residents use public transit to commute.
19.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.549 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
There are 1,759 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 51 fatal vehicle crashes.
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