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Washington, NJ

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You’ll be bowled over by Washington

Family-Friendly Rural Historic Outdoor Activities Parks

There’s no doubt about it: Washington, New Jersey is quirky. It has a road named Boulevard Blvd. It is one of only two locations in the US that makes bowling pins. It was part of Washington Township, which surrounds Washington, but decided to break away in 1868. And if you go a building located at 25 West Washington Avenue, you’ll find a glass case built into the wall that allows visitors to view the foundation of the old Washington Trust Company bank, built in 1926.

Tucked away in the forested hills of western New Jersey, Washington is about 50 miles from Newark and about 30 miles northeast of Allentown, Pennsylvania. It is on the south end of the vast Delaware Water Gap, a 70,000-acre park that includes the scenic Gap, several hiking trails that includes the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, and places for boating, swimming, fishing, skiing, and more. Other great nearby destinations include Oxford Mountain, Furnace Lake Recreation Area, Lake Marquerite Wildlife Refuge, and Roaring Rock Park.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Washington, NJ is $1,166 for a studio, $1,514 for one bedroom, $1,786 for two bedrooms, and $1,450 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Washington has increased by 2.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,514/month
615 Sq Ft
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Transportation

48

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

39

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Franklin Township School

Public

Grades PK-6

199 Students

7
out of 10

Washington Memorial Elementary School

Public

Grades 2-6

338 Students

6
out of 10

Brass Castle Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-K & 4-6

213 Students

5
out of 10

Port Colden Elementary School

Public

Grades 1-3

171 Students

2
out of 10

Taylor Street Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-1

216 Students

Rating Unavailable

Warren Hills Reg Midd School

Public

Grades 7-8

468 Students

2
out of 10

Warren Hills Reg High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,068 Students

4
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Horse Sleigh Farm
  • Pequest Trout Hatchery & Natural Resource Education Center
  • Merrill Creek Reservoir
  • Spruce Run Recreation Area
  • Voorhees State Park

Airports

  • Lehigh Valley International
  • Trenton Mercer

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.