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Waretown, NJ
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Living in Waretown



Waretown is a very small coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of New Jersey. With a population of 1,483 people and two associated neighborhoods, Waretown is the 452nd largest community in New Jersey.

Housing costs in Waretown 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.

Also of interest is that Waretown has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

Waretown is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Waretown’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.

Waretown is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities.

One downside of living in Waretown, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 39.99 minutes every day commuting to work.

The education level of Waretown citizens is substantially higher than the typical US community, as 33.70% of adults in Waretown have at least a bachelor's degree.

The per capita income in Waretown in 2022 was $46,828, which is lower middle income relative to New Jersey, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $187,312 for a family of four.

The people who call Waretown home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Waretown residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Waretown include Irish, German, Italian, English, and Polish.

The most common language spoken in Waretown is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and French.