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.

Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 17.19% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. 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.

Because of many things, Township of Washington is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Township of Washington a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The township’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Township of Washington has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local 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.

If knowledge is power, Township of Washington is a pretty powerful place. 59.69% of the adults in Township of Washington have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns.

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.