Living in Washington, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Washington · Census data 2020–2024
Washington has 489 residents with a median age of 57.1. The median household income is $81,250 (22% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $324,500, the median rent is $1,800/month.
Washington is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Washington at a glance
- Population
- 489
- Median age
- 57.1State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $81,250State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $324,500State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,800/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 81.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.8%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Washington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 29% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.8%.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 9.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Washington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Washington the median home value is $324,500, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,800 per month, which is 22.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,734 a month in housing costs.
Washington median household income
The median household income in Washington is $81,250 and the income per person is $52,770. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Washington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 297
- Owner-occupied
- 81.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.9%
- Vacant
- 26.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 2.21
Washington demographics
- Population
- 489
- Median age
- 57.1
- Under 18
- 7.2%
- 65 and older
- 32.9%
- Households
- 217
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 12.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Washington ›
Education in Washington
21.8% of adults 25 and older in Washington have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 7.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Washington
- Unemployment rate
- 9.4%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 6.7%
- Drive alone
- 87.5%
- Public transit
- 2.4%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.2%
Washington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 489 | $81,250 | $324,500 | $1,800 |
| Sweetwater | 1,067 | $105,489 | $492,700 | — |
| Bass River | 988 | $75,833 | $325,600 | $1,821 |
| Mullica | 5,832 | $93,421 | $295,600 | $1,125 |
| Egg Harbor City | 4,400 | $71,711 | $197,100 | $1,451 |
| New Gretna | 314 | $77,813 | $346,700 | — |
| Tabernacle | 6,854 | $120,735 | $396,600 | $2,014 |
| Shamong | 6,497 | $128,271 | $442,400 | $2,228 |
| Hammonton | 14,840 | $78,087 | $349,800 | $1,611 |
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What is the median household income in Washington, NJ?
The median household income in Washington is $81,250, 22% lower than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Washington?
The median home value in Washington is $324,500, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Washington?
The median gross rent in Washington is $1,800 per month, about 22.8% of household income.
Is Washington, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 29% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.8%. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 9.4%.
What is the median age in Washington?
The median age in Washington is 57.1 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Washington?
The average commute to work in Washington is 36 minutes; 6.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Washington?
The unemployment rate in Washington is 9.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Washington?
21.8% of adults in Washington have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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