Livability Score

65
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Baker
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Dunellen Bagel
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
Watchung Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Cinemark Watchung and XD
Cinema
Littel-Lord Farmstead
Museum
Drake House Museum
Museum
Berkeley Aquatic Club
Attraction
Snyder Avenue Spraypark
Water Park
Food and Drink (3) F
Subway
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
The Wine Warehouse
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Gillette Liquors Super Saver
Alcohol
Sheelans Crossing
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Rita's Italian Ice
Sweets
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Wine World
Alcohol
Blimpie
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Trap Rock Restaurant and Brewpub
Bar
16 handles
Sweets
Burger King
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Retro Fitness
Gym
Fit to Be Fab
Gym
Chabad Jewish Center
Community Centre
Retro Fitness
Gym
Groceries (1) F
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Twin City
Grocery Store
Kings
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Krauszer's Food Store
Grocery Store
Kings
Grocery Store
Unknown Name
Bakery
Acme
Grocery Store
Parks (2) F
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Notherwood Park
Park
Farley Road Park
Park
Farley Road Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Milton Campbell Field
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
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Playground
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Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Green Brook Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Green Brook Park
Park
Shops (13) D-
Bed Bath & Beyond
Houseware
Walmart
Department Store
Target
Department Store
P. C. Richard & Son
Electronics
PetSmart
Pets
DSW
Shoes
Old Navy
Clothing
Kirkland's
Interior Decoration
TJ Maxx
Department Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Jared
Fashion
Wawa
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Mall
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Mall
Protek computer repairs
Electronics
La-Z-Boy
Furniture
Urban Shave
Hairdresser
A T Nails
Beauty
Vic's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Salon Four
Hairdresser
Jazzed
Beauty
Nailist
Beauty
Look Twice Consignment Shop
Clothing
Boris’s Barber Shop
Hairdresser
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 8.2% take public transportation in Watchung.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
3rd Street at Church Street
Bus Stop
3rd Street at Church Street
Bus Stop
Plainfield
Transit Station
Watchung Avenue at East 4th Street
Bus Stop
Watchung Avenue at East 4th Street
Bus Stop
Netherwood
Transit Station
NJ Transit 117
Bus Stop
Fanwood
Transit Station
Berkeley Heights
Transit Station
Randolph Road at Arlington Avenue
Bus Stop
Randolph Road at Arlington Avenue
Bus Stop
Gillette
Transit Station
4th Street at Rushmore Avenue
Bus Stop
NJT 819 - 4th St at Rock Ave
Bus Stop
Stirling
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
8.2% B+
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Watchung is 178/100 - which is 47% higher than New Jersey.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime C+

Watchung crime rates are 4,530 per 100k, which is 180% higher than New Jersey
Property Crime
4,468 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
62 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Watchung is $140,417 - which is 91% higher than New Jersey.
Med. Household Income
$140,417 A+
Unemployment Rate
1.8% A+
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health D-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Watchung Police Department
Police
Unknown Name
Clinic
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Runnells Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS
Pharmacy
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
Berkeley Heights Fire Department
Fire Station
Fanwood Rescue Squad
Fire Station
Berkeley Heights Volunteer Rescue Squad
Ambulance Station
Park Avenue Gentle Dental: Dr. Harsha Patel DDS
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Summit Medical Group
Clinic
Fanwood Dental Group
Dentist
Long Hill First Aid Squad
Ambulance Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
JFK-Muhlenberg Campus Satellite Emergency Department
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Central Jersey Urgent Care Green Brook
Clinic
Central Jersey Urgent Care Green Brook
Hospital
Warren Township Police Department
Police
Warren Township Rescue Squad
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
New Providence Fire Department
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing C+

Watchung home prices are $726,000 - which is 129% higher than New Jersey
Home Price
$726,000 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
-4% D+
Home Affordability
5.2x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A+

The Watchung graduation rate is 96% - which is 11% higher than New Jersey
School Test Scores
75% B+
High School Grad. Rates
96% A+
Elementary Schools (2) F
Bayberry School
East End School
Valley View School
Nj Classical Academy
Stony Brook School
Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School
Somerset School
Emerson Elementary School
College Achieve Central Charter School
Mary Kay Mcmillin Early Childhood Center
Mountain Park School
Scotch Plains Baptist Christian Day School
Charles H. Stillman Elementary School
Sundance School
School One Elementary
Maxson Middle School
Phoenix Preschool Of New Jersey
Woodland Elementary School
Park Middle School
Union County Teams Charter School
West End School
Woodland School
Frederic W. Cook Elementary School
Cresthaven Academy Charter School
Columbia Middle School
High Schools (1) F
Mt St Mary Academy
North Plainfield High School
Barack Obama Academy For Academic & Civic Development
Watchung Hills Regional High School
Union County Teams Charter School
The Barack Obama Green Charter High School
Plainfield High School
Flex School
Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School
First Children School
Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies
Hillcrest Academy-North
Union Regional School
Dunellen High School
South Plainfield High School
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ratings A+

Watchung has an overall rating of 100% from 1 reviews.
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User Surveys (1)
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Watchung? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Notherwood Park
      Farley Road Park
      Farley Road Park
      Unknown Name
      Milton Campbell Field

      Entertainment

      Watchung Arts Center
      Cinemark Watchung and XD
      Littel-Lord Farmstead
      Drake House Museum
      Berkeley Aquatic Club
      Snyder Avenue Spraypark

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Dunkin'
      Popeyes
      Wendy's
      Arby's
      The Wine Warehouse
      McDonald's
      KFC

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Watchung? Of all people who commute, 8.2% take public transportation in Watchung.
      Drive to Work
      74%

      3% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      8%

      3% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Watchung? The cost of living in Watchung is 178/100 - which is 47% higher than New Jersey.
      Watchung
      178

      78% more expensive than average

      New Jersey
      121

      21% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Watchung? Watchung crime rates are 4,530, which are 180% higher than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      4,530 per 100k people

      95% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 23

      95% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      1%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Watchung? The median income in Watchung is $140,417 which is 91% higher than New Jersey.
      Median household income
      $140,417154% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $64,061115% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      61% lower than the US average

      D Health & Safety

      Is Watchung a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      C+ Housing

      What are Watchung home prices? Watchung home prices are $726,000 - which is 129% higher than New Jersey
      Median home value
      $726,000293% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,085120% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      84%

      32% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Watchung have good schools? The Watchung graduation rate is 96% - which is 11% higher than New Jersey
      High school grad. rates
      96%

      15% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      75%

      56% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      9% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Watchung a good place to live? Watchung has an overall rating of 100% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      100%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      100%

      1 total surveys

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