Population 13,572 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Berkeley Heights
Household size in Berkeley Heights
| Period | Berkeley Heights | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.96 | 2.79 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.97 | 2.85 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.93 | 2.82 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.80 | 2.79 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.16 | −0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Berkeley Heights average 2.80 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.96, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the southeast and smallest in the north.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Berkeley Heights
| Period | Berkeley Heights | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.2 | 38.0 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.5 | 38.7 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.1 | 39.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.1 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.9 | +2.4 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Berkeley Heights skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.1, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 43.2 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Berkeley Heights
| Period | Berkeley Heights | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 13.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 12.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 11.4% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 11.6% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Berkeley Heights: 3.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 2.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 36 of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Berkeley Heights
Renters in Berkeley Heights
| Period | Berkeley Heights | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 47.1% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 48.7% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 48.8% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 8.9% | 48.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | +1.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 8.9% of households in Berkeley Heights rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 36.7% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the northeast; owners are most common in the west.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Berkeley Heights
| Period | Berkeley Heights | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.3% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 9.1% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 7.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.6% of homes in Berkeley Heights are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Berkeley Heights has a lower vacancy rate than most New Jersey cities.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Berkeley Heights
| Period | Berkeley Heights | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1963 | 1957 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1958 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1966 | 1959 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1968 | 1962 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Berkeley Heights is a place of older homes: half were built before 1968, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Locally, though, homes here are newer than in the wider New York area, where the median home dates to 1962. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the west.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Berkeley Heights
| Period | Berkeley Heights | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,821 | $1,268 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,454 | $1,377 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,644 | $1,645 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,243 | $2,060 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$422 | +$792 | +$651 | +$606 |
The median renter in Berkeley Heights pays $2,243 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $422 a month from 2006–10, a 23% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 42.9% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Berkeley Heights
Bachelor's degrees in Berkeley Heights
| Period | Berkeley Heights | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 61.9% | 35.0% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 62.0% | 36.7% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 68.7% | 39.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 76.4% | 43.6% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +14.5 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Berkeley Heights is highly educated: about three-quarters of adults 25 and older (76.4%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 14.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people, only 22 have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Berkeley Heights
| Period | Berkeley Heights | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.7% | 83.7% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.5% | 84.6% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.8% | 86.2% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.6% | 86.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Berkeley Heights: 98.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 4.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 14 of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Berkeley Heights
| Period | Berkeley Heights | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.4% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.1% | 6.9% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Berkeley Heights has been strong: just 3.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people, only 32 have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 3.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Berkeley Heights compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley Heights | 2.80 | 46.1 | 3.8% | 8.9% | 3.6% | 1968 | $2,243 | 76.4% | 98.6% | 3.1% |
| Gillette | 2.90 | 38.7 | 1.6% | 4.8% | 6.7% | 1974 | $2,650 | 68.6% | 95.6% | 7.1% |
| New Providence | 2.55 | 45.7 | 5.2% | 22.7% | 6.4% | 1968 | $1,925 | 69.7% | 95.9% | 3.9% |
| Watchung | 2.63 | 45.6 | 11.6% | 24.9% | 5.9% | 1976 | $2,544 | 59.6% | 94.7% | 6.7% |
| Stirling | 3.01 | 38.5 | 4.5% | 14.9% | 3.4% | 1972 | $2,007 | 61.2% | 95.7% | 7.1% |
| Fanwood | 2.88 | 42.6 | 7.5% | 15.1% | 2.8% | 1952 | $2,518 | 74.3% | 97.6% | 2.6% |
| Green Village | 2.70 | 46.9 | 4.0% | 28.8% | 2.0% | 1968 | $2,644 | 74.6% | 96.8% | 4.1% |
| North Plainfield | 3.27 | 36.7 | 12.8% | 40.2% | 2.9% | 1949 | $1,901 | 23.0% | 78.9% | 8.2% |
| Mountainside | 2.85 | 46.0 | 5.5% | 11.9% | 3.5% | 1957 | $3,334 | 68.6% | 96.9% | 3.9% |
| Scotch Plains | 2.98 | 42.6 | 7.5% | 19.6% | 5.0% | 1961 | $2,106 | 66.2% | 97.1% | 3.2% |
| Chatham | 3.11 | 39.4 | 4.9% | 15.1% | 3.9% | 1961 | $2,602 | 83.2% | 99.1% | 5.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Berkeley Heights. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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