Living in Washington, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Washington · Census data 2020–2024
Washington has 49,220 residents with a median age of 41.6. The median household income is $114,249 (10% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $337,600, the median rent is $1,761/month.
Washington at a glance
- Population
- 49,220
- Median age
- 41.6State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $114,249State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $337,600State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,761/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 83.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.8%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Washington a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 10% higher than the New Jersey median; home values 26% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 5.5%.
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 $337,600, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,761 per month, which is 38.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,437 a month in housing costs.
Washington median household income
The median household income in Washington is $114,249 and the income per person is $51,626. 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Washington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 18,839
- Owner-occupied
- 83.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.9%
- Vacant
- 2.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.65
Washington demographics
- Population
- 49,220
- Median age
- 41.6
- Under 18
- 21.7%
- 65 and older
- 18.3%
- Households
- 18,444
- Foreign-born
- 6%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Washington ›
Education in Washington
42.8% of adults 25 and older in Washington have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 13.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Washington
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 18.7%
- Drive alone
- 73%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.2%
Washington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 49,220 | $114,249 | $337,600 | $1,761 |
| Turnersville | 3,136 | $145,104 | $371,000 | — |
| Grenloch | 666 | $148,068 | $238,000 | — |
| Pitman | 8,856 | $98,489 | $279,300 | $1,521 |
| Blackwood | 4,443 | $90,061 | $235,500 | $1,385 |
| Gloucester | 66,282 | $101,119 | $277,800 | $1,592 |
| Glassboro | 23,717 | $87,278 | $314,400 | $1,687 |
| Sicklerville | 44,998 | $105,602 | $278,900 | $1,566 |
| Sewell | 2,982 | $140,600 | $347,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Washington, NJ?
The median household income in Washington is $114,249, 10% higher 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 $337,600, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Washington?
The median gross rent in Washington is $1,761 per month, about 38.6% of household income.
Is Washington, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 10% higher than the New Jersey median; home values 26% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 5.5%.
What is the median age in Washington?
The median age in Washington is 41.6 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Washington?
The average commute to work in Washington is 29 minutes; 18.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Washington?
The unemployment rate in Washington is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Washington?
42.8% 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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