Scotch Plains

Overview for Scotch Plains, NJ

24,798 people live in Scotch Plains, where the median age is 42.5 and the average individual income is $72,194. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

24,798

Total Population

42.5 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$72,194

Average individual Income

Around Scotch Plains, NJ

There's plenty to do around Scotch Plains, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

34

Car-Dependent

Walking Score

32

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Delicious Delivered Desserts, HOME Power Yoga, and Lightbridge Academy.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Delicious Delivered Desserts page on Yelp	Dining · $$	4.31 miles	19 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the HOME Power Yoga page on Yelp Search 8 Eastman St on Google Maps	Active	3.92 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Lightbridge Academy page on Yelp Search 15 South Ave on Google Maps	Active	0.99 miles	16 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Pilates Institute of NJ page on Yelp Search 40 Baldwin Dr on Google Maps	Active	4.07 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Fight and Fitness MMA page on Yelp Search 300 South Ave on Google Maps	Active	2.89 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the THE MAX Challenge - Cranford page on Yelp Search 777 Walnut Ave on Google Maps	Active	3.71 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Chiseled Health and Fitness page on Yelp Search 1280 North Ave on Google Maps	Active	1.33 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the High End Cigars page on Yelp Search 2520 Hwy 22 E on Google Maps	Nightlife	2.28 miles	11 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Rahway Barbershop page on Yelp Search 739 W Grand Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	4.88 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Gifted Cutters page on Yelp Search 21 Alden St on Google Maps	Beauty	4.01 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the The Luna Barbers page on Yelp Search 165 Westfield Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	3.88 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Salon Bella Gina page on Yelp Search 77 Central Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	3.57 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Ohana Medical Spa: Darren Chin, MD page on Yelp Search 1767 E 2nd St on Google Maps	Beauty	1.63 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Hair Place page on Yelp Search 492 Inman Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	3.52 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Injx By Nat page on Yelp Search 45 S Ave W on Google Maps	Beauty	3.61 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Scotch Plains, NJ

Population Households Employment

Scotch Plains has 8,935 households, with an average household size of 2.76. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Scotch Plains do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 24,798 people call Scotch Plains home. The population density is 2,748.87 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

24,798

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

42.5

Median Age

49.81 / 50.19%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

8,935

Total Households

2.76

Average Household Size

$72,194

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Scotch Plains, NJ

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Primary Schools ()

Middle Schools ()

High Schools ()

Mixed Schools ()

The following schools are within or nearby Scotch Plains. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Type

Name

Overview for Scotch Plains, NJ

24,798

42.5 years

High

$72,194

Around Scotch Plains, NJ

34

Car-Dependent

32

Somewhat Bikeable

Points of Interest

Demographics and Employment Data for Scotch Plains, NJ

24,798

High

42.5

49.81 / 50.19%

8,935

2.76

$72,194

Schools in Scotch Plains, NJ

Property Listings

$2,399,900

$2,150,000

$1,999,000

$1,950,000

$1,850,000

$1,785,000

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Scotch Plains

Overview for Scotch Plains, NJ

24,798

42.5 years

High

$72,194

Around Scotch Plains, NJ

34

Car-Dependent

32

Somewhat Bikeable

Points of Interest

Demographics and Employment Data for Scotch Plains, NJ

24,798

High

42.5

49.81 / 50.19%

8,935

2.76

$72,194

Schools in Scotch Plains, NJ

Property Listings

$2,399,900

$2,150,000

$1,999,000

$1,950,000

$1,850,000

$1,785,000

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Princeton

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