Berkeley Heights

Welcome to Berkeley Heights

Town Information For Berkeley Heights NJ 07922

Berkeley Heights is a township in Union County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township’s population is 13,183 and is voted the number 4 safest place to live in New Jersey.

The Lenape Native Americans were known to inhabit the Berkeley Heights. Dating back to 1524, the voyage of Giovanni da Verrazzano started the colonization of Berkeley Heights and began transforming the township into what you see today.

The earliest construction in Berkeley Heights began in an area that is now part of the 1,960 acres Watchung Reservation, a Union County park with 305 acres in the township.

Berkeley Heights real estate typically sells at around $575,000. Most people who live in Berkeley Heights own the property, but rentals are on the rise. With on average a town-wide household income of $145,000 the town is a perfectly safe environment to settle down in.

School System

The Berkeley Heights school system is one of the best in New Jersey. Voted the second safest, in addition to being voted as having the ninth-best teaching staff in New Jersey. Students will be divided into 1 of 3 Elementary schools. Students of these elementary schools eventually wind up at Governor Livingston High School if you choose to keep your children in the public school system.

Students of governor Livingston on average receive a 1250/1600 on their SATs and a 28/36 on their ACT. The most popular colleges that students attend after graduation are Rutgers University-New Brunswick, The College Of New Jersey, University of Delaware, Penn State, and Montclair State.

Commuting

Commuting in Berkeley Heights is a breeze. An hour car ride puts you in the heart of Manhattan. Having a car is essential in the area. Most destinations are a short drive away, but public transportation is very accessible in the area if you do not have a car of your own.

Living in Berkeley Heights

Berkeley Heights is home to some of the best parks and recreational activities in Union County, the Watchung reservation is an incredible place if you love the outdoors. In addition to having incredible outdoor activities, there a plethora of fantastic restaurants to choose from. For example, Trap Rock, a craft brewery is one of the top-ranked breweries in New Jersey.

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Overview for Berkeley Heights, NJ

13,147 people live in Berkeley Heights, where the median age is 45.1 and the average individual income is $80,734. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

13,147

Total Population

45.1 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$80,734

Average individual Income

Around Berkeley Heights, NJ

There's plenty to do around Berkeley Heights, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Car-Dependent

Walking Score

6

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Delicious Delivered Desserts, Digital Press Videogames, and ATA Scotch Plains.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Delicious Delivered Desserts page on Yelp	Dining · $$	0.57 miles	19 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Digital Press Videogames page on Yelp Search 765 Mountain Ave on Google Maps	Shopping	4.93 miles	15 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the ATA Scotch Plains page on Yelp Search 375 Park Ave on Google Maps	Active	2.21 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Del Martial Arts page on Yelp Search 340 South Ave E on Google Maps	Active	4.93 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the 908 Athletics - Berkeley Heights page on Yelp Search 10 Summit Ave on Google Maps	Active	1.24 miles	11 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Luminous Medspa & Salon page on Yelp Search 592 Central Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	1.77 miles	12 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Cory Mathews - Westfield page on Yelp Search 309 S Ave W on Google Maps	Beauty	4.52 miles	20 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Mr J’s Barbershop page on Yelp Search 607 South Ave W on Google Maps	Beauty	4.25 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Suburban Chiropractic Center page on Yelp Search 301 Main St on Google Maps	Beauty	4.91 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Ohana Medical Spa: Darren Chin, MD page on Yelp Search 1767 E 2nd St on Google Maps	Beauty	2.41 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the G Lab Aesthetics page on Yelp Search 116 Elm St on Google Maps	Beauty	4.31 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Berkeley Heights, NJ

Population Households Employment

Berkeley Heights has 4,435 households, with an average household size of 2.89. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Berkeley Heights do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 13,147 people call Berkeley Heights home. The population density is 2,113.54 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

13,147

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

45.1

Median Age

48.71 / 51.29%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

4,435

Total Households

2.89

Average Household Size

$80,734

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

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Blue vs White Collar Workers

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Berkeley Heights, NJ

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The following schools are within or nearby Berkeley Heights. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Name

Welcome to Berkeley Heights

Town Information For Berkeley Heights NJ 07922

School System

Commuting

Living in Berkeley Heights

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Overview for Berkeley Heights, NJ

13,147

45.1 years

High

$80,734

Around Berkeley Heights, NJ

8

Car-Dependent

6

Somewhat Bikeable

Points of Interest

Demographics and Employment Data for Berkeley Heights, NJ

13,147

High

45.1

48.71 / 51.29%

4,435

2.89

$80,734

Schools in Berkeley Heights, NJ

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Welcome to Berkeley Heights

Town Information For Berkeley Heights NJ 07922

School System

Commuting

Living in Berkeley Heights

Search Nearby Neighborhood Guides

Overview for Berkeley Heights, NJ

13,147

45.1 years

High

$80,734

Around Berkeley Heights, NJ

8

Car-Dependent

6

Somewhat Bikeable

Points of Interest

Demographics and Employment Data for Berkeley Heights, NJ

13,147

High

45.1

48.71 / 51.29%

4,435

2.89

$80,734

Schools in Berkeley Heights, NJ

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