At a Glance
Median Income
$118,450
$46,828 per capita
Home Value
$498,600
Zillow: $561,409
Bachelor's Degree+
33.7%
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
10.5%
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.2%
13.2% smoking rate
How Waretown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Waretown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Waretown a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Waretown residents earn a median household income of $118,450 , which is 58% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,828. The unemployment rate stands at 10.5% (192% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,958 business establishments, including 1,344 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Waretown is $498,600 , 77% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $561,409. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Education
33.7% of adults in Waretown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(0% below the national average).
96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 52.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,894
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density2,059/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$118,450
Per Capita$46,828
Unemployment10.5%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$31,709M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,105
Housing
A
Home Value$498,600
Rent
Ownership83.9%
Zillow$561,409
Housing Units946
Rent Burden35.9%
Health
Obesity28.2%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death7,127/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain52.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation8 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.7%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute46 min
Broadband97.0%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in Waretown was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Atlantic City International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 1,344 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 48 fatal vehicle crashes.