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Apartment Life in Watchung
The Borough of Watchung, population 5,613 is
located in Somerset County and covers an area of approximately
6.2 Square miles. Watchung was settled in the early eighteenth
century and grew slowly until recent years. There is access
to I-78 and I-287 and a link from there to the NJ Turnpike
(I-95) and Garden State Parkway (I-80). It is bisected by
Route 206 which connects to Routes 22, 28 and 202. There is
train service from Raritan, Somerville (and hopefully Belle
Mead in the near future) and bus service from Somerville to
Newark or New York. Four airports, one directly within the
Township, and charter service are within driving distance
to Newark International and Philadelphia International Airports.
Watchung is also located within easy commuting distance of
both New York and Philadelphia but is primarily a suburban
/ rural community. Renter-occupied housing takes up 17% of
total housing.
Median rent for vacant apartments: $$
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