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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Notherwood Park
      Farley Road Park
      Farley Road Park
      Milton Campbell Field
      Green Brook Park
      Green Brook Park
      Fanwood Borough Hall Basin
      Greenside Playground

      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 3,788, which are 117% higher than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      3,788 per 100k people

      66% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 27  

      66% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -16%

      Year over year crime is down

      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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