Township of Washington is a somewhat small township located in the state of New Jersey. With a population of 9,235 people and two associated neighborhoods, Township of Washington is the 210th largest community in New Jersey.
Housing costs in Township of Washington are among some of the highest in the nation, although real estate prices here don't compare to real estate prices in the most expensive communities in New Jersey.
One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 17.19% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Because of many things, Township of Washington is a very good place for families to consider. With an enviable combination of good schools, low crime, college-educated neighbors who tend to support education because of their own experiences, and a high rate of home ownership in predominantly single-family properties, Township of Washington really has some of the features that families look for when choosing a good community to raise children. Is Township of Washington perfect? Of course not, and if you like frenetic nightlife, it will be far from your cup of tea. But overall this is a solid community, with many things to recommend it as a family-friendly place to live.
In Township of Washington, a lot of people use the bus to get to work every day though Township of Washington is a relatively small township. Those that ride the bus are primarily traveling out of town to good jobs in other cities.
Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Township of Washington. 59.69% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%.
The per capita income in Township of Washington in 2022 was $72,626, which is wealthy relative to New Jersey and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $290,504 for a family of four.
Township of Washington is a somewhat ethnically-diverse township. The people who call Township of Washington home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Township of Washington residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Township of Washington include Italian, Irish, German, English, and Polish.
The most common language spoken in Township of Washington is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Slavic languages.