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Crime & Safety
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Housing
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Nightlife
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Good for Families
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Diversity
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Jobs
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Weather
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Berkeley Heights Township is a suburb of New York City with a population of 13,120. Berkeley Heights Township is in Union County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Berkeley Heights Township offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Berkeley Heights Township there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Berkeley Heights Township and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Berkeley Heights Township are highly rated.
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About Berkeley Heights Township...
- Suburb
Population
13,120
- Suburb of
- New York City
- New Jersey
- Union County
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$695,000
National
$281,900
Area Feel
Based on the housing stock, population density, and the proximity of amenities of the area.
Rural
Rent vs. Own
Rent
5%
Own
95%
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Berkeley Heights Township Rankings
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
gradeB+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
Assault
15.3
national 282.7
Murder
national 6.1
Rape
national 40.7
Robbery
national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
Burglary
76.4
national 500.1
Theft
366.5
national 2,042.8
Motor Vehicle Theft
76.4
national 284
Residents
Diversity
gradeB
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
<10 years
11%
10-17 years
12%
18-24 years
7%
25-34 years
7%
35-44 years
13%
45-54 years
15%
55-64 years
17%
65+ years
19%
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Education Levels
National
Master's degree or higher
37%
national 13%
Bachelor's degree
36%
national 21%
Some college or associate's degree
13%
national 28%
High school diploma or equivalent
11%
national 26%
Less than high school diploma
3%
national 11%
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Working in Berkeley Heights Township
Jobs
gradeB+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$196,389
National
$75,149
Top Public Schools Serving Berkeley Heights Township
- gradeA+Union County Magnet High SchoolRating 4.04 out of 5 149 reviews
- gradeA+Academy for Information TechnologyRating 4.11 out of 5 128 reviews
- gradeA+Academy for Allied Health ScienceRating 4.31 out of 5 137 reviews
- gradeA+Union County Vocational-Technical High SchoolRating 4.05 out of 5 263 reviews
- gradeA+Washington School
See All 52 Public Schools in Berkeley Heights Township
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Berkeley Heights Township Reviews
Rating 4.03 out of 5 36 reviews
Rating 5 out of 5
As a newcomer to the town, I am most pleased with the peace and tranquility I feel. I am still unsure about the diversity the town offers.
- Current Resident
- 29 days ago
Rating 4 out of 5
Berkeley Heights is a nice quiet suburb in North Jersey. It is safe and clean, but there are no real activities or places to visit downtown.
- Current Resident
- 8 months ago
Rating 5 out of 5
I've lived all over NJ, from the hippest town in Union County to the hippest town in Monmouth County to one of the quietest rural towns in Sussex County. Berkeley Heights is it. I hate rankings like this but it's well deserved. Watchung Reservation is one of the greatest hiking parks in the US. Great Swamp nature preserve. Downtown now vibrant with great food and drink establishments. 10 minutes to Summit or Madison restaurants. Direct trains to Hoboken and the city. 45 minute drive to Manhattan w/o traffic. Trees and protected woodland are everywhere. Modesty everywhere - no one shows off. Good folks everywhere. 3 kids in public schools - teachers excellent, kids excellent. Always voted one of the safest towns in America. BH parents the most gracious fans of the scores of towns we visited. Such a relaxing town. Can drive all over without hitting a light. Quiet, rural, impressive, good natured. Highly recommend as a 10 year resident.
- Current Resident
- Aug 16 2023
