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.
A relatively large number of people in Township of Washington telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 17.19% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. 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.
Township of Washington is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The township’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Township of Washington’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.
Even though Township of Washington is a smaller township, it has many people who hop on public transportation – mostly the bus for their daily commute to work. Typically, these people are commuting to good jobs in the surrounding cities.
Do you like to read, write and learn? If you move to Township of Washington, you'll likely find that many of your neighbors like to as well. Township of Washington is one of the more educated communities in America, with a full 59.69% of its adults having a college degree or even advanced degree, compared to a national average across all communities of 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.