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 townshipโs 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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$2,299,000
6 6 Beds
6 | 1 6 | 1 Baths
6,000 Sqft 6,000 Sqft
4051739 Listing No. 4051739
House Property Type: House
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$2,199,999
6 6 Beds
6 | 1 6 | 1 Baths
N/A Sqft N/A Sqft
4058174 Listing No. 4058174
House Property Type: House
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Open House: Oct 18, 2026, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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$2,050,000
7 7 Beds
6 6 Baths
6,446 Sqft 6,446 Sqft
4056802 Listing No. 4056802
House Property Type: House
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$1,875,000
5 5 Beds
4 | 1 4 | 1 Baths
N/A Sqft N/A Sqft
4056606 Listing No. 4056606
House Property Type: House
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$1,675,000
6 6 Beds
4 | 1 4 | 1 Baths
N/A Sqft N/A Sqft
4056400 Listing No. 4056400
House Property Type: House
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Open House: Oct 11, 2026, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$1,599,000
5 5 Beds
3 | 1 3 | 1 Baths
5,000 Sqft 5,000 Sqft
4031348 Listing No. 4031348
House Property Type: House
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$1,499,000
5 5 Beds
3 | 2 3 | 2 Baths
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4042462 Listing No. 4042462
House Property Type: House
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$1,399,000
4 4 Beds
4 | 1 4 | 1 Baths
N/A Sqft N/A Sqft
4052732 Listing No. 4052732
Condo Property Type: Condo
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$1,199,000
4 4 Beds
2 | 1 2 | 1 Baths
N/A Sqft N/A Sqft
4055898 Listing No. 4055898
House Property Type: House
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$899,000
4 4 Beds
2 | 1 2 | 1 Baths
N/A Sqft N/A Sqft
4053251 Listing No. 4053251
House Property Type: House
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$875,000
5 5 Beds
2 | 1 2 | 1 Baths
2,324 Sqft 2,324 Sqft
4051679 Listing No. 4051679
House Property Type: House
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$849,000
4 4 Beds
2 | 1 2 | 1 Baths
2,288 Sqft 2,288 Sqft
4054350 Listing No. 4054350
House Property Type: House
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