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WaretownNJ
With 2,076 residents, it is a town in New Jersey.
Population
2,076
Census survey, 2020–24
Typical home
$561K
+4.6% in a year
Household income
$122K
median
Median age
41.1
years
Jobs based here
379
A commuter town
Is Waretown a good place to live?
Waretown’s average trip to work is 44 minutes, where New Jersey’s towns sit at 30 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. The biggest park or preserve is Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge, at 61 acres. We don’t grade Waretown yet; the figures below are still real.
By the sea
Waretown lives by the ocean
Coastal flooding makes up 17% of the storm damage FEMA expects here.
17%of expected storm damage is coastal flooding
99thpercentile for coastal flood risk nationally
81stpercentile for hurricane risk
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA · OpenStreetMap
Getting set up
Moving to Waretown: who provides what
Waretown is unincorporated, so Ocean County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerJCP&L18.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterOcean Twp Dept of UtilitiesNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesOcean CountyOcean County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn New Jersey you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person until 21 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereOcean County ClerkOcean County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2026
ZIP code0875808758 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Waretown.
Work & commute
With only 0.5 jobs per working resident, most people in Waretown work out of town
The top destinations are Toms River Township (10%), Stafford Township (7%) and Ocean Township (6%). Jobs based in Waretown grew to 379 in 2023, 183 more than in 2013. In Waretown, 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Half of commuters travel less than 27 miles.
3%work in town
| Waretown | New Jersey towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 3.1% | 6.1% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.6% | 6.3% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Waretown3%
Toms River Township10%
Stafford Township7%
Ocean Township6%
Lacey Township5%
27 mi
median commute distance
379
jobs based in Waretown
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Who lives here
More children than New Jersey overall
For residents in Waretown, the share who are 65 or older is 22%. Children under 18 are 35% of residents (22% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 11% of residents (21% statewide). Four-year graduates: 36% of adults 25 and older here, 44% across New Jersey.
41.1median age · NJ 40.1
| Waretown | New Jersey towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 22% | 18% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 36% | 45% | 29% |
WaretownNew JerseyUnited States
Ages · share of residents
28%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma3%
High school35%
Some college23%
Associate’s4%
Bachelor’s30%
Graduate6%
Women and men · all residents
Somewhere between 32% and 55% women
The Census survey reached too few of Waretown’s residents to say more: its margin here is ±11.5 points. Across New Jersey, 50.8% of residents are women.
| Waretown | NJ | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 7.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 27.7% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 1.2% | 8.4% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 10.1% | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 20.7% | 13.3% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 2.8% | 12.9% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 8.5% | 13.5% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 15.5% | 10% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 6% | 7.2% | 7% |
| No diploma | 2.5% | 9.3% | 10.4% |
| High school | 34.5% | 25.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 22.9% | 15% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 4.2% | 6.7% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 30.3% | 26.1% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 5.7% | 17.6% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 2,100, single groups can be off by several points
Natural hazards
Waretown has a high natural-hazard risk, chiefly from inland flooding
Expected damage from storms and floods is higher here than in 73% of U.S. communities.
73risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCoastal floodingStrong wind
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Outdoors
18.1% of Waretown is conserved land
The biggest park or preserve is Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge, at 61 acres. Waretown has 2 parks and preserves, 66 acres in all.
18.1%conserved
18.1%
conserved · 109 of 603 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge | — | 61 |
| 2. Barnegat Branch Trail | — | 5 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Climate
In Waretown, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
In July, afternoons reach 85°; in January, nights fall to 26°, and about 10 inches of snow falls in a winter.
10″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter28–44°
Spring42–60°
Summer65–82°
Fall49–66°
Nov 15
typical first frost
Apr 1
typical last frost
+2.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Waretown is
Among adults in Waretown, 13% smoke cigarettes. CDC measures, 32 in all: Waretown beats New Jersey on 7 and trails on 5. Two figures for adults in the town: 16% have been diagnosed with depression, 29% have obesity.
| Waretown | New Jersey towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 32% | 33% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 16% | 23% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 28% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 16% | 16% |
32 measures vs. New Jersey
7 better20 too close to call5 worse
| What stands out | Waretown | NJ |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.1% | 11.3% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9.3% | 14.3% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 13.5% | 9.6% |
Southern Ocean Medical Center
6.9 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Housing
The typical home in Waretown: about $561K
Typical home values rose 4.6% in the year to September 2026. Waretown: 83% of households live in a home they own.
$561KZillow home value
Typical home value
Waretown$561K
New Jersey$575K
+4.6%
value change, 1 year
3
homes sold in September
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Nearby attractions
All 226 attractions →Pine Barrens and 32 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Waretown. Close and well known come first.
Big draw30 mi Park & preservePine Barrens
Big draw27 mi Theme parkSix Flags Great Adventure2.2M visitors a year9 mi BeachLong Beach Island
33 mi Stadium & arenaBoardwalk Hall
5 mi LighthouseBarnegat Lighthouse
37 mi LandmarkLucy the ElephantSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Pine Barrens: Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Six Flags Great Adventure: Unknown, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Boardwalk Hall: Jack Boucher, Public domain · Barnegat Lighthouse: L'Aquatique, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lucy the Elephant: User:dtcdthingy 3:30 pm 30th July 2004 (Minolta Dimage X20), Public domain
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Waretown
16pages on Waretown
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Waretown; the nearest are
Ocean County CollegeCommunity college · Public · Toms River15.1 mi$4,906 in-state tuitionStockton UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Galloway27.3 mi$16,266 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Waretown residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across New Jersey.
A commuter town
97% of working residents leave Waretown for work
Where Waretown’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
379jobs based in Waretown
3%of working residents work in town
27 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Waretown
Populated place in Ocean County, New Jersey, US
Waretown is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located on the Jersey Shore within Ocean Township, in Ocean County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the CDP's population was 1,483, a decrease of 86 (5.5%) from the 1,589 recorded at the 2010 United States census, which in turn had decreased by 13 (-0.8%) from the 1,582 counted at the 2000 census. Waretown is home to Albert Music Hall, an event venue.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 10 ft
- ZIP code
- 08758
Questions about Waretown
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Waretown, NJ a good place to live?
We don’t grade Waretown yet; the figures below are still real.