Washington Township, NJ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 10/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Frequent Flyer’s Paradise. Access to the airport is extremely convenient with minimal travel time. Ideal for frequent travelers.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
18,177 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
80.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
64.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$164,639 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
38 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$583,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,396 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,747 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
88.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Morris County
1
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
4
New Jersey
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Morris County
2
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
3
New Jersey
3

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 41% of residents leaning left and 56% leaning right.

Liberal (41%) (57%) Conservative

Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 8 28
Feb 2 7 30
Mar 4 4 38
Apr 4 1 49
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 4 0 64
Oct 4 0 52
Nov 4 0 43
Dec 4 4 33

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Long Valley Middle School
<1 miles, SE · 4.6star
Old Farmers Road School
2 miles, SE · 4.6star
Benedict A Cucinella School
4 miles, NE · 4.1star
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Colleges

Centenary University
5 miles, N · 2.8star
Warren County Community College
12 miles, W · 1.9star
County College of Morris
12 miles, E · 1.9star
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Hospitals

Hackettstown Medical Center
5 miles, N · 1.4star
Morristown Medical Center
17 miles, E · 5star
Hunterdon Medical Center
18 miles, SW · 4.1star
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Airports

Trenton Mercer Airport
35 miles, SW · 1.4star
Laguardia Airport
48 miles, SE · 4.6star
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