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How Much N. Providence, Berkeley Heights Households Make Per Year

See where New Providence and Berkeley Heights ranks in Union County and in New Jersey by comparing town-by-town data.

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NEW PROVIDENCE/BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — It's no secret New Jersey is well off, but how is Union County ranking and more specifically how is New Providence and Berkeley Heights ranking?

For those who can never stop comparing, or those who like to "keep up with the Joneses", the Census just released updated numbers.

The 2013-2017 American Community Survey issued by the Census last week disclosed a mountain of data, including how much household income is reported in each New Jersey community.

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Cost of living aside, New Jersey appears to be better off than much of the country. The statewide median household income is $76,475, far surpassing the nationwide median of $57,652.

Berkeley Heights Township was ranked as the second wealthiest in Union County with a median household income of $147,614 and ranked No. 35 across the Garden State.

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New Providence was ranked as the fifth wealthiest in Union County with a median household income of $129,638 and ranked No. 71 across the Garden State.

You can see the full list of the Union County communities' median household incomes (along with how it ranked in New Jersey) below:

  1. Westfield, $159,923 (No. 21)
  2. Berkeley Heights Township, $147,614 (No. 35)
  3. Summit, $132,443 (No. 66)
  4. Fanwood, $132,292 (No. 67)
  5. New Providence, $129,638 (No. 71)
  6. Mountainside, $129,405 (No. 72)
  7. Cranford Township, $122,848 (No. 92)
  8. Scotch Plains Township, $117,765 (No. 104)
  9. Springfield Township, $110,547 (No. 127)
  10. Kenilworth, $108,281 (No. 140)
  11. Clark Township, $100,192 (No. 180)
  12. Union Township, $79,324 (No. 313)
  13. Garwood, $79,063 (No. 315)
  14. Rahway, $69,813 (No. 397)
  15. Roselle Park, $67,300 (No. 413)
  16. Linden, $66,538 (No. 420)
  17. Hillside Township, $65,717 (No. 425)
  18. Winfield Township, $59,153 (No. 477)
  19. Plainfield, $56,425 (No. 494)
  20. Roselle, $52,480 (No. 507)
  21. Elizabeth, $45,186 (No. 536)

Click here for the entire list of all New Jersey towns.

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