Washington CrossingNJ
Some 536 people live in this town, in New Jersey.
Is Washington Crossing a good place to live?
No town among the 469 in New Jersey we compare has a higher share of households owning their home than Washington Crossing. Washington Crossing has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
536 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
USS New Jersey and 214 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Washington Crossing. Close and well known come first.
Big draw29 mi MuseumUSS New Jersey
Big draw21 mi MuseumLynnewood Hall
Big draw32 mi Stadium & arenaLincoln Financial Field
Big draw32 mi Stadium & arenaXfinity Mobile Arena
Big draw25 mi Theme parkSix Flags Great Adventure2.2M visitors a year
Big draw28 mi MuseumEastern State PenitentiaryPhoto credits
USS New Jersey: Camera Operator: PH3 BRYANT, Public domain · Lynnewood Hall: Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lincoln Financial Field: The original uploader was Betp at French Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Xfinity Mobile Arena: Jen Smith, CC BY 3.0 · Six Flags Great Adventure: Unknown, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Eastern State Penitentiary: Davidt8, Public domain
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Moving to Washington Crossing: who provides what
Washington Crossing is unincorporated, so Mercer County and regional agencies provide most services.
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 Washington Crossing.
Fewer adults under 35 in Washington Crossing than across New Jersey
Washington Crossing’s age of the median resident stands at 37.6 years, below both New Jersey’s towns (42 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). Adults 18 to 34 are 3% of residents (21% statewide); children under 18 are 33% of residents (22% statewide). 36% of Washington Crossing adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more.
| Washington Crossing | New Jersey towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.6 years | 42 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 36% | 45% | 29% |
| Aged 65 or older | 16% | 18% | 18% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
44% women, 56% men
About 129 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±4.4 points). Across New Jersey, 50.8% of residents are women.
| Washington Crossing | NJ | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 14.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 18.5% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 2.6% | 8.4% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 0% | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 24.3% | 13.3% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 20.3% | 12.9% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 3.5% | 13.5% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 2.8% | 10% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 13.6% | 7.2% | 7% |
| No diploma | 6.4% | 9.3% | 10.4% |
| High school | 21.1% | 25.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 26.3% | 15% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10.7% | 6.7% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 20.2% | 26.1% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 15.3% | 17.6% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 500, single groups can be off by several points
With 0.7 jobs for every working resident, most of Washington Crossing’s workers commute out
Half commute less than 13 miles. Washington Crossing’s average trip to work stands at 29 minutes, against 30 minutes in New Jersey’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. The top destinations are Trenton (8%), Hopewell Township (7%) and Pennington (6%).
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Washington Crossing
Washington Crossing brings chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. Summer afternoons peak near 87° in July, and January nights bottom out around 23°; snowfall runs to about 27 inches a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Washington Crossing is
For adults in Washington Crossing, the share who report frequent physical distress is 11%. Of 32 CDC measures, Washington Crossing beats the New Jersey average on 11 and trails it on 1. Two figures for adults locally: 28% have high blood pressure, 18% get no exercise outside work.
| Washington Crossing | New Jersey towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 23% | 28% | 35% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 32% | 35% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 22% | 25% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 8.3% | 9.7% | 12% |
| What stands out | Washington Crossing | NJ |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 8.2% | 14.3% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.6% | 11.3% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 8.7% | 7.5% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park | — | 10 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Washington Crossing has a moderate natural-hazard risk, chiefly from inland flooding
Of the losses FEMA expects in Washington Crossing, 62% come from inland flooding and 14% from hurricanes. On expected storm and flood damage, Washington Crossing sits above half of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Washington Crossing
Colleges nearby
10 within 15 miles of the center of Washington Crossing
About 0 of every 100 Washington Crossing residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across New Jersey.
100% of working residents leave Washington Crossing for work
Where Washington Crossing’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Questions about Washington Crossing
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Washington Crossing, NJ a good place to live?
Washington Crossing has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real. Some 536 people live in this town, in New Jersey.