Washington Township, NJ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 10/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Frequent Flyer’s Paradise. Access to the airport is extremely convenient with minimal travel time. Ideal for frequent travelers.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
9,276 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
85.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
58.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$168,922 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
98.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
32 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$640,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,432 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,886 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
93.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Bergen County
1
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
4
New Jersey
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Bergen County
2
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
3
New Jersey
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 9 27
Feb 3 8 29
Mar 4 5 37
Apr 4 1 48
May 4 0 58
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 5 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 5 0 63
Oct 4 0 52
Nov 4 1 42
Dec 4 5 32

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 46% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right.

Liberal (46%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 47%
Hillary Clinton 49%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, NJ State Senate District 39, NJ Assembly District 39, NJ
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Schools

Washington Elementary School
<1 miles, N • 3.7 star
Westwood Junior/Senior High School
<1 miles, S • 4.1 star
Jessie F George Elementary
<1 miles, E • 4.1 star
Immaculate Heart Academy
<1 miles, NW • 5 star
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Colleges

Bergen Community College
3 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Empire Beauty School-Paramus
5 miles, S • 1 star
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Hospitals

Valley Hospital
2 miles, W • 4.1 star
New Bridge Medical Center
2 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

Laguardia Airport
18 miles, S • 4.6 star
Westchester County Airport
19 miles, E • 1.4 star
Newark Liberty International Airport
21 miles, SW • 4.6 star
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