Homes for sale in Berkeley Heights, NJ — current 07922 listings, median sale prices near $925K, the Gladstone Branch train, Governor Livingston High School, and the Springfield Avenue downtown redevelopment.
A safe, leafy township with one of NJ's top high schools. Governor Livingston High School, wooded surroundings, and easy I-78 access.
Berkeley Heights is one of Union County's most sought-after family townships — a wooded 6.27-square-mile community of 13,183 residents (2020) on the western edge of the county, consistently ranked among New Jersey's safest and best places to live. Known for its top-rated schools, high owner-occupancy, and quiet residential character, it offers a stable, family-first lifestyle near I-78.
The median sale runs near $875K, across classic colonials, splits, and updated family homes throughout the township. Berkeley Heights runs its own schools, anchored by Governor Livingston High School — one of the state's top-ranked — which also serves neighboring Mountainside. Run under a township government and bordered by the Watchung Reservation, it pairs strong schools with a green, settled setting.
Berkeley Heights draws buyers who want a top-ranked high school, a safe and stable community, and a wooded, settled setting with quick highway access. Its schools and safety record are the central draw.
Governor Livingston High School consistently ranks among New Jersey's best and is a primary reason families choose the township.
High owner-occupancy and low crime make Berkeley Heights one of the most stable communities in the state.
Bordered by the Watchung Reservation with quick I-78 access, the township pairs green surroundings with an easy commute.
A strong, family-driven market.
Larger and newer custom homes on the township's most desirable, wooded streets.
Comparable to: New Providence, Summit entry.
Classic colonials and splits across the township — the heart of the Berkeley Heights market.
Comparable to: New Providence, Cranford upper.
Smaller homes, ranches, and townhomes — an attainable way into a top-ranked school district.
Comparable to: Springfield, Cranford.
A wooded township of distinct sections:
The township's commercial spine and walkable center — shops, services, and homes within easy reach of daily needs.
A historic, wooded enclave with a distinctive community heritage — leafy lots and a character all its own.
The streets along the reservation's edge — among the most scenic and private in the township, near miles of trails.
Established residential neighborhoods on the township's northern side, popular with families for their setting and schools.
The eastern streets near the Murray Hill area and the New Providence line — convenient to the train and corporate campuses.
"Berkeley Heights is one of Union County's most sought-after family townships — a wooded 6.27-square-mile community of 13,183 ranked among New Jersey's safest. Known for its top-rated schools, high owner-occupancy, and quiet character, it anchors family life around Governor Livingston High School, at a median near $875K."
Berkeley Heights cross-shops with New Providence, Summit, Mountainside, and Springfield.
Town | Median | Population | Land Area |
|---|---|---|---|
Berkeley Heights ★ | $875,000 | 13,183 | 6.27 mi² |
$1,250,000 | 22,719 | 6.03 mi² | |
$1,100,000 | 7,038 | 4.05 mi² | |
$950,000 | 13,481 | 3.7 mi² | |
$685,000 | 17,807 | 5.19 mi² |
★ Subject township. Sources: Union County government; U.S. Census. Berkeley Heights population 13,183 (2020 census); 6.27 sq mi land on the western edge of the county; a safe, family-oriented township ranked among New Jersey's best, with high owner-occupancy and quiet, wooded surroundings bordered by the Watchung Reservation; runs its own schools anchored by Governor Livingston High School, which also serves Mountainside; a township government; median sale price approximately $875,000. Comparison figures approximate. Verify property-specific pricing with The Prodigy Team before contract.
The High School Sells It. Governor Livingston's top-20 statewide standing is the single biggest reason families compete for homes here.
Stable by Nature. With roughly nine in ten homes owner-occupied, Berkeley Heights is a settled, long-term community.
Green on the Edges. The Watchung Reservation and the township's wooded streets give it a leafy, outdoorsy feel.
Built for the Commute. I-78 access, NJ Transit service, and direct bus options to Manhattan make it practical for working professionals.
Schools + Government. Berkeley Heights runs its own schools, anchored by Governor Livingston High School, which also serves Mountainside, under a township government.
Around $875K. Larger homes run $1.2M-$1.8M+, the core market $800K-$1.2M, and smaller homes and townhomes $600K-$800K.
Berkeley Heights runs its own schools, anchored by the top-ranked Governor Livingston High School, which also serves neighboring Mountainside.
Yes — it is consistently ranked among the safest towns in New Jersey, with high owner-occupancy and crime rates well below state averages.
Its top-ranked Governor Livingston High School, safe and stable community, wooded setting near the Watchung Reservation, and easy I-78 access.
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