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Scotch Plains, New Jersey

       
Total population 22,858 Average January/July temperatures 28.7° / 73.6°
Median home price $ 455,000 Annual Precipitation 47.62 in. /yr.
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Scotch Plains, New Jersey

This quaint city is part of the New York City metropolitan area.

Cultural Attractions
This city hosts a farmer's market every Saturday for a couple of months during the year.
Economy
Retail businesses are a significant part of this city's economy.
Geography
Scotch Plains is southwest of Newark.
Historical
The native people in this area were the Raritans, a branch of the Delawares, who lived in a large village in an area that is now a golf course.
Recreation
Scotch Plains has two golf courses and a country club.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 37.01 ° / 20.38 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 83.81 ° / 63.32 °
Precipitation (?) 47.62 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 26 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 102
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 98
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 455,000
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $85477.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $77185
Maximum state income tax (?) 8.97 %
State sales tax (?) 7 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) .790 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 8
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 13
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 45
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 276
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 0
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 8
Number of libraries within the county (?) 26
Number of museums within the county (?) 13
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 1
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 22,858
Population density (?) 2,517 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 15.1% growth
Population over 55 (?) 5,738 people
Education (?) 41 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 32
Number of clinics within the county (?) 64
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 211
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