The Town FilesWashington, New Jersey
Borough in Warren County · population 7,299 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $263,300
- Household income
- $81,336
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 23 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 39.3
Washington is a borough of 7,299 people in Warren County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $263,300, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks more of a college town than 98% of New Jersey towns, hipper than 97% of New Jersey towns, better for first-time buyers than 90% of New Jersey towns.
How Washington ranks
Percentile among New Jersey towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Jersey towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Washington is worth $263,300, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $81,336, which is more affordable than 74% of New Jersey towns. Median rent is $1,348 a month. 58.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Washington | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $263,300 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | $1,348 | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $81,336 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 58.4% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 1960 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Washington
| People | Washington | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.3 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.4% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 23.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.1% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.5% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 4.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 18.9% | — |
| Work from home | 13.5% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 34.1 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.5% | 94.6% |
Weather in Washington
July highs average 84.1°F and January lows 18.0°F. About 48.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 23.3 inches of snow (typical New Jersey town: 24.5 in). Expect about 14 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 135 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Washington since 1950, compared with 9 for the typical New Jersey town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on October 26, 1981 about 9.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 26, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 11 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 1, 1990.
Severe weather in Warren County since 1996
Warren County has been included in 27 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 11, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4725: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4614: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3573: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| April 28, 2021 | Snowstorm | DR-4597: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4488: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Warren County
Warren County had 33,264 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $64,742 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Washington itself the ACS puts it at 3%.
Public schools in Washington
8 public schools with 3,144 students, about 10.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Hills Regional High School | 9-12 | 1,066 | 11.0 |
| Warren Hills Regional Middle School | 7-8 | 480 | 11.2 |
| Warren County Vocational Technical School | 9-12 | 406 | 9.9 |
| Washington Memorial Elementary School | 2-6 | 345 | 11.9 |
| Brass Castle School | 4-6 | 247 | 9.9 |
| Taylor Street Elementary School | PK-1 | 227 | 11.9 |
| Franklin Township School | PK-6 | 215 | 8.3 |
| Port Colden School | 1-3 | 158 | 11.3 |
Towns near Washington
- Washington, NJ2.3 mi · 6,492 people · home $413,800
- Franklin, NJ4.8 mi · 2,968 people · home $428,300
- White, NJ5.0 mi · 4,606 people · home $349,500
- Mansfield, NJ5.1 mi · 7,781 people · home $367,300
- Lebanon, NJ5.2 mi · 6,195 people · home $491,200
- Bethlehem, NJ6.6 mi · 3,745 people · home $496,600
- Belvidere, NJ6.8 mi · 2,520 people · home $279,600
- Harmony, NJ7.3 mi · 2,503 people · home $353,900
Washington questions
Is Washington, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Washington scores better for retirees than 33% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 6%. 13.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.3).
How much does a house cost in Washington?
The median owner-occupied home in Washington is valued at $263,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $81,336, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $1,348 a month.
What is the weather like in Washington?
July highs average 84.1°F and January lows 18.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.2 inches of precipitation a year and 23.3 inches of snow.
Does Washington get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Washington since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on October 26, 1981. The typical New Jersey town has had 9.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)