Berkeley Heights

Berkeley Heights Township is a suburb of New York City with a population of 13,417. Berkeley Heights Township is in Union County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Berkeley Heights Township offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Berkeley Heights Township there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Berkeley Heights Township and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Berkeley Heights Township are highly rated.

The best things about Berkeley Heights

- Convenient access to New York City
- Train and bus service (1 hour to Manhattan)- 31 miles to Lincoln Tunnel
- 18 miles to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Shopping district and numerous restaurants
- Natural beauty with spacious parks, outstanding recreational programs, hiking and horseback riding trails, and lakeside picnic areas
- Historical attractions and community establishments include Littell-Lord Museum and Farmstead and Judith G. Wharton Music Center
- Schools consistently ranked among New Jersey's best

Public Schools

Mary Kay McMillin Early Childhood Center (preK-Kindergarten)
William Woodruff Elementary School (2-5)
Mountain Park Elementary School (2-5)
Thomas P. Hughes Elementary School (2-5)
Columbia Middle School (6-8)
Governor Livingston High School (9-12)

About the Neighborhood

There are community events
Neighbors are friendly
There's holiday spirit
Great schools
Car is needed
Easy commutes
Good transit
Parking is easy
There are sidewalks
Yards are well-kept
Parks and playgrounds
Lots of wildlife
It's quiet
It's dog friendly
Kids play outside
Golfing
Walking / Hiking trails