Waretown, NJ

New Jersey · Metropolitan Area

Waretown is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 1,894. Residents earn $118,450 per year, which is 58% above the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
1,894 Population 2,059/sq mi density
$118,450 Median Income $46,828 per capita
$498,600 Home Value $539,056 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$118,450 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$498,600 home value
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $118,450
58% higher than US avg
Home Value $498,600
77% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 33.7%
0% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 28.2%
12% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.6%
83% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.2%
50% lower than US avg

How Waretown Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,894
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density2,059/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 93%

Economy

A
Median Income$118,450
Per Capita$46,828
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$31,709M
Commute46 min

Housing

A
Home Value$498,600
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$539,056

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity28.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression18.0%
Heart Disease4.6%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain52.0 in/yr
Elevation8 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.7%
High School+96.4%
School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute46 min
Libraries22

Is Waretown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Waretown receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment, long commute times. Waretown stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Waretown is $118,450, which is significantly higher than the national average — 58% above $75,149. This places Waretown among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 6.6% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 46 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Waretown is $498,600, making it a premium housing market at 77% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 4.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 33.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Waretown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Waretown has a population of 1,894 with a density of 2,059 people per square mile. The median age is 41.4 years, 6% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.8%), with 4.1% Hispanic, 3.1% Black.

Population

1,894
Total Population
2,059
People / sq mi
41.4yrs
Median Age
6% above US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.4%
Female 45.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Waretown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.8%
25% above US avg
Spanish2.2%
84% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Waretown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Waretown is $118,450, which is 58% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 46 minutes.

Income: Waretown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$118,450
58% above US avg
Per Capita Income$46,828
Avg Weekly Wage$1,105
IRS Avg AGI$86,654

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.6%
83% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.2%
50% below US avg
Establishments (County)15,958
County GDP$31,709M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,344
Healthcare1,948
Retail2,030
Manufacturing323

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,704
149% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.75%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time46.1 min
Work from Home4.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Waretown is $498,600, 77% above the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $539,056.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$498,600
77% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$539,056
Median List Price$399,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$399,000
$/Sq Ft$413
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio101.7%
Price Drops7.7%
Inventory13

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,599
1 Bedroom$1,759
2 Bedrooms$2,132
3 Bedrooms$2,658
4 Bedrooms$3,005

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,704
149% above US avg
Effective Rate1.75%
In Waretown, 28.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 18.0% report depression. 20.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Waretown vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity28.2%
12% below US avg
Diabetes7.5%
Heart Disease4.6%
High Blood Pressure26.5%
Asthma9.6%
COPD4.8%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.4%
Physical Inactivity20.8%
Depression18.0%
Mental Distress17.0%
Physical Distress11.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.1%
Checkup Rate73.7%
Premature Death7,127/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.3/10
Exercise Access93.3%
Healthcare Facilities1,948

Crime Rates: Waretown vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)48

Safety Score

Waretown has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 52.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.6°F
3% below US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall52.0 inches
37% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation8 ft (2 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density2,059/sq mi
Coordinates39.7898°N, 74.1933°W
County FIPS34029
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 33.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (0% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 36-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 67.4%
D 31.4%

Winner: Republican by 36 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+33.7%
0% below US avg
High School+96.4%
School Test Score6.24
B+ Education Grade (3.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density2,059/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries22
Healthcare Facilities1,948
Restaurants1,344
Retail Stores2,030

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)48

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute46.1 min
Work from Home4.9%

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