Berkeley Heights is a medium-sized township located in the state of New Jersey. With a population of 14,510 people and two associated neighborhoods, Berkeley Heights is the 145th largest community in New Jersey.

Berkeley Heights home prices are not only among the most expensive in New Jersey, but Berkeley Heights real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

Also of interest is that Berkeley Heights has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

Of important note, Berkeley Heights is also a township of artists. Berkeley Heights has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Berkeley Heights’s character.

A relatively large number of people in Berkeley Heights telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 25.18% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Berkeley Heights is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The township’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Berkeley Heights’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

One downside of living in Berkeley Heights, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 35.36 minutes every day commuting to work. However, local public transit is widely used. For those who would prefer to avoid driving entirely and leave their car at home, it may be an option to use the transit instead.

Even though Berkeley Heights is a smaller township, it has many people who hop on public transportation – mostly the train for their daily commute to work. Typically, these people are commuting to good jobs in the surrounding cities.

Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Berkeley Heights. 74.22% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%.

The per capita income in Berkeley Heights in 2022 was $90,794, which is wealthy relative to New Jersey and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $363,176 for a family of four.

Berkeley Heights is an extremely ethnically-diverse township. The people who call Berkeley Heights home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Berkeley Heights residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Berkeley Heights include Italian, Irish, German, English, and Polish.

Berkeley Heights also has a high percentage of its population that was born in another country: 20.29%.

The most common language spoken in Berkeley Heights is English. Other important languages spoken here include Chinese and Arabic.