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Renter Friendly
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Although 80% of Watchung is occupied by homeowners, it is absolutely renter friendly. The town has multiple accommodating apartment complexes, housing over 400 of Watchung residents. Median rent for Watchung is around $1200, which is comparable to surrounding towns.
Crime & Safety
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The crime rate in Watchung is higher than most of New Jersey. With a national average rate based at 100, Watchung’s average is 173. The average for New Jersey as a state is 73; below the national average. Although the crime rate index is almost twice the national average, the majority of crimes recorded are not violent crimes. The murder index is 10, falling below the national average by 90%. Larceny and property crimes were the highest indexes recorded.
Schools & Education
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Watchung offers schooling from nursery to high school. There are six preschools (Watchung Cooperative, Taylor’s Learning Center, Growing Tree, Giving Nest, Holy Cross, and Klubhouse Kids Day), Bayberry Elementary schools children from grades K-4, and Valley View School from grades 5-8. There is one private (Mount St. Mary) and one public high school, which is attended by Watchung students as well as those from two neighboring communities.
Weather
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The weather in Watchung is not quite as extreme as some other northeastern areas. The yearly high (in July) averages at about 85 degrees, while the low (in January) averages about 20 degrees. The average annual total of snowfall is 27 inches, and about 44 inches of rain. Based on a weather index of 100, the chances of hail and hurricanes were both in the 70’s, indicating a lower chance. The hurricane index, however, is 114, giving a higher than usual chance of experiencing a hurricane. Overall, the weather index of Watchung is rated as 69 of 100.
We Have 566 Watchung, NJ Apartment Listings
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1 - 2 Bed | $1,650 - $2,410 | 1 Crystal Ridge Drive, Watchung, NJ | May 22nd |
| 4 Bed | $1,250 | Watchung Ave/Johnston Dr, Watchung, NJ | May 21st | |
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1 - 2 Bed | $1,355 - $1,875 | 0.95 miles from Watchung | May 23rd |
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1 - 2 Bed | $900 - $1,050 | 1.07 miles from Watchung | May 22nd |
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0 - 1 Bed | $820 - $920 | 1.14 miles from Watchung | May 20th |
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3 Bed | $1,750 | 1.55 miles from Watchung | May 20th |
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2 Bed | $1,950 | 1.57 miles from Watchung | May 20th |
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1 - 2 Bed | $806 - $1,198 | 1.61 miles from Watchung | May 23rd |
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1 - 2 Bed | $925 - $1,100 | 1.72 miles from Watchung | May 22nd |
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1 - 2 Bed | $920 - $1,050 | 1.76 miles from Watchung | May 22nd |
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Nearby Cities & Towns
| Name | Dist. | Available Apartments |
|---|---|---|
| Plainfield | 2.4mi | 568 |
| Fanwood | 2.9mi | 676 |
| Dunellen | 4.1mi | 427 |
| South Plainfield | 5.0mi | 490 |
| Westfield | 5.0mi | 770 |
| Cranford | 7.1mi | 955 |
| Springfield | 7.2mi | 859 |
| Edison | 7.9mi | 447 |
| Madison | 8.0mi | 557 |
| Metuchen | 8.1mi | 507 |
| Kenilworth | 8.4mi | 1,651 |
| Rahway | 8.8mi | 972 |
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Rental Information - Education & Childcare
| District Name | Address | Schools | Stu/Teach/Ratio | Contact |
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| Watchung Borough | One Parenty Way | 2 | 717 / 59 / 12.2:1 | (908)-755-8121 |
| Public School Name | Address | Grades | Stu/Teach/Ratio | Apartments Near (Avg Rent)* |
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| Bayberry | Bayberry Lane | Kindergarten - 4th | 369 / 26 / 14.2:1 | 20 Rentals ($1,492) |
| Valley View | 50 Valley View Road | 5th - 8th | 344 / 24 / 14.3:1 | 25 Rentals ($1,452) |
| Private School Name | Address | Grades | Enrollment | Apartments Near (Avg Rent)* |
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| Mt St Mary Academy High | 1645 Us Highway 22 | 9th - 12th | 350 | 24 Listings ($1,448) |
| Mcauley | 1633 Us Highway 22 | Pre K | 34 | 24 Listings ($1,448) |
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