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Washington, NJ


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Washington, New Jersey

Washington, New Jersey is 22 miles NE of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 42 miles W of Newark, New Jersey. It is in Warren county. The town is part of the Newark metro area. The population of Washington is 6,712.

The People and Families of Washington

In Washington, about 50% of adults are married.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in Washington.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Washington had a median family income of $61,379.

Political Inclinations

Among Washington political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $4,295. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Washington Housing

Of the housing in Washington, approximately 52% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the town is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Washington offers a good supply of small apartments.

Commuting

In Washington, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Washington strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Washington Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Washington, NJ

Comparing Washington 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 Population99
Well-Paid Single Men96
Well-Paid Single Women85
Racial Diversity65
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Age of the Population42
Senior Citizens33
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size53
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income84
People Above Poverty74
People in Middle Class or Better74
College Educated Adults64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use62
Working at Home55
Short Commute Times24
Walking and Biking to Work12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone89
Affordability of Rents38
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
Affordability of Property Taxes26
Housing Recently Built11

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