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Wantage, New Jersey

Introduction to Wantage, New Jersey

Wantage, New Jersey is 26 miles NW of Wayne, New Jersey and 40 miles NW of Newark, New Jersey. It is in Sussex county. The town is part of the Newark metro area. The population of Wantage is 10,387.

Wantage History

The area that is now referred to as Wantage was originally inhabited by the Lenni Lenape Native Americans. Dutch settlers arrived in the area sometime in the 17th century. Local lore suggests that this township was either named after Wantage in England, or based on an Indian word, which means “wise speaker.”

Wantage and nearby Attractions

  • Space Farms Zoological Park and Museum
  • Wallkill Lake
  • Wawayanda State Park
  • Hidden Valley
  • Highland Lake
  • Van Riper-Hopper House

Things To Do In Wantage

People at Wantage have ready access to many diverse and interesting opportunities. One can go skiing at nearby Hidden Valley. It is also home to the Wawayanda Lake, which is popular among those wishing to relax in beautiful surroundings.

Wantage Transportation

Stewart International Airport provides regular flights.

Wantage Higher Education

One can enroll at Orange County Community College or Sussex County Community College for higher studies.

Comparative Profile of Wantage, NJ

Comparing Wantage to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population88
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Age of the Population53
Well-Paid Single Men41
Female Share of the Population33
Racial Diversity32
Senior Citizens22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better86
Median Family Income85
People Above Poverty85
College Educated Adults53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Public Transportation Use51
Walking and Biking to Work34
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Housing Recently Built89
Affordability of Rents37
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24
Affordability of Property Taxes27
People Living Alone11
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