What are the schools like in Waretown, NJ?

Waretown is served primarily by Ocean Township School District. The district operates 2 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.3:1.

What is the median household income in Waretown?

The median household income in Waretown, NJ is $101,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.1%.

What is the weather like in Waretown, NJ?

Waretown has an average high temperature of 41.6°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.2 inches.

Waretown, NJ Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Waretown, NJ affordable or expensive?

Waretown's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Waretown is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $405,300 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Waretown, NJ?

Waretown has a violent crime rate of 12.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 114.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Waretown, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Waretown is a small town of 2,257 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $101,500 and a 9.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Waretown's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Waretown is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Waretown city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 112.5

Waretown's overall cost of living index is 112.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Waretown costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Waretown, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$405,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	90.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$101,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Waretown's violent crime rate is 12.8 per 100,000 residents — 97% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

12.8 /100k

Property Crime

114.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Waretown is served primarily by Ocean Township School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Waretown, NJ	National Avg
School District	Ocean Township School District	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	21.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Waretown sees average highs of 41.6°F in January and 85.5°F in July, with 51.3 inches of annual precipitation and 10.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Waretown, NJ
Average High — January	41.6°F
Average High — July	85.5°F
Annual Precipitation	51.3"
Annual Snowfall	10.2"

Demographics

Metric	Waretown, NJ	National Avg
Population	2,257	—
Median Age	44.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	42.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.7%	22.2%
65 and over	27.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Forked River, NJ 3 mi Barnegat, NJ 3 mi Barnegat Light, NJ 5 mi Ocean Acres, NJ 6 mi Harvey Cedars, NJ 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Waretown

Waretown, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

08758

Waretown vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Waretown, NJ affordable or expensive?

Waretown's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Waretown roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $405,300 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Waretown, NJ?

Waretown's violent crime rate is 12.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 114.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Waretown?

Public schools in Waretown are operated by Ocean Township School District. The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1. 21.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Waretown, NJ a good place to live?

Waretown, NJ has a population of 2,257, a median household income of $101,500, and an unemployment rate of 9.1%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Waretown?

Waretown averages 41.6°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.3 inches with about 10.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Waretown?

Waretown, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 08758.

What is the population of Waretown?

The population of Waretown, New Jersey is 2,257 with a median age of 44.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Waretown?

Key numbers for living in Waretown: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $405,300, median household income $101,500, crime index 4 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Waretown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.