Living in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Berkeley Heights · Census data 2020–2024
Berkeley Heights has 13,426 residents with a median age of 46. The median household income is $204,658 (98% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $789,400, the median rent is $2,203/month.
Berkeley Heights at a glance
- Population
- 13,426
- Median age
- 46State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $204,658State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $789,400State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $2,203/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 93.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 76.5%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Berkeley Heights a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 98% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 1.9%.
Cons: Home values 74% higher than the state median; an average commute of 37 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Berkeley Heights
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Berkeley Heights the median home value is $789,400, 137% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,203 per month, which is 43.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,871 a month in housing costs.
Berkeley Heights median household income
The median household income in Berkeley Heights is $204,658 and the income per person is $97,560. 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Berkeley Heights: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,905
- Owner-occupied
- 93.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.7%
- Vacant
- 1.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.73
Berkeley Heights demographics
- Population
- 13,426
- Median age
- 46
- Under 18
- 22.2%
- 65 and older
- 20.2%
- Households
- 4,825
- Foreign-born
- 21.8%
- Veterans
- 2.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Berkeley Heights ›
Education in Berkeley Heights
76.5% of adults 25 and older in Berkeley Heights have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 39.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Berkeley Heights
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 26.9%
- Drive alone
- 56.5%
- Public transit
- 12%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.9%
Berkeley Heights vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley Heights | 13,426 | $204,658 | $789,400 | $2,203 |
| New Providence | 13,727 | $161,599 | $769,900 | $1,903 |
| Gillette | 2,833 | $109,050 | $635,900 | — |
| Watchung | 6,485 | $173,672 | $882,500 | $2,738 |
| Fanwood | 7,799 | $195,529 | $635,200 | $2,446 |
| Mountainside | 7,049 | $211,538 | $810,300 | $3,501 |
| Stirling | 2,599 | $180,875 | $695,300 | $1,427 |
| Long Hill | 8,652 | $169,079 | $697,100 | $2,329 |
| North Plainfield | 22,809 | $87,349 | $374,700 | $1,752 |
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What is the median household income in Berkeley Heights, NJ?
The median household income in Berkeley Heights is $204,658, 98% higher than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Berkeley Heights?
The median home value in Berkeley Heights is $789,400, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Berkeley Heights?
The median gross rent in Berkeley Heights is $2,203 per month, about 43.4% of household income.
Is Berkeley Heights, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 98% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 1.9%. Minuses: home values 74% higher than the state median; an average commute of 37 minutes.
What is the median age in Berkeley Heights?
The median age in Berkeley Heights is 46 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Berkeley Heights?
The average commute to work in Berkeley Heights is 37 minutes; 26.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Berkeley Heights?
The unemployment rate in Berkeley Heights is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Berkeley Heights?
76.5% of adults in Berkeley Heights have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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