The Town FilesWashington, New Jersey
Township in Burlington County · population 693 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $324,500
- Household income
- $81,250
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 19 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 57.1
Washington is a township of 693 people in Burlington County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $324,500, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks quieter than 97% of New Jersey towns, easier by car than 89% of New Jersey towns, more seaside character than 88% of New Jersey towns.
How Washington ranks
Percentile among New Jersey towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Jersey towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Washington is worth $324,500, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 4.0 times the median household income of $81,250, which is more affordable than 43% of New Jersey towns. Median rent is $1,800 a month. 81.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Washington | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $324,500 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | $1,800 | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $81,250 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.0× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 81.1% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 1960 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.4% | — |
Who lives in Washington
| People | Washington | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 57.1 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 32.9% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 7.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.8% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 12.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.4% | — |
| Work from home | 6.7% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 35.8 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.2% | 94.6% |
Weather in Washington
July highs average 87.3°F and January lows 23.9°F. About 47.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 18.7 inches of snow (typical New Jersey town: 24.5 in). Expect about 28 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 105 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Washington since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 6 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on May 20, 2022.
Severe weather in Burlington County since 1996
Burlington County has been included in 31 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4614: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3573: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| December 11, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4574: Tropical Storm Isaias |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4488: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3451: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Burlington County
Burlington County had 211,549 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $70,647 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in Washington itself the ACS puts it at 9.4%.
Towns near Washington
- Sweetwater, NJ6.4 mi · 805 people · home $492,700
- Bass River, NJ6.9 mi · 1,355 people · home $325,600
- Mullica, NJ8.0 mi · 5,816 people · home $295,600
- Egg Harbor City, NJ8.4 mi · 4,396 people · home $197,100
- Tabernacle, NJ10.3 mi · 6,776 people · home $396,600
- Shamong, NJ10.4 mi · 6,460 people · home $442,400
- Hammonton, NJ10.5 mi · 14,711 people · home $349,800
- Elwood, NJ10.7 mi · 1,215 people · home $208,900
Washington questions
Is Washington, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Washington scores better for retirees than 86% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 97%. 32.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 57.1).
How much does a house cost in Washington?
The median owner-occupied home in Washington is valued at $324,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $81,250, so homes cost about 4.0 times income. Median rent is $1,800 a month.
What is the weather like in Washington?
July highs average 87.3°F and January lows 23.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.5 inches of precipitation a year and 18.7 inches of snow.
Does Washington get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Washington in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)