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.Unlike some towns where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Waretown is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Waretown is a town of sales and office workers, professionals, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Waretown who work in office and administrative support (17.52%), community and social services (16.47%), and sales jobs (13.08%). 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. One of the nice things about Waretown is that it is nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Because of this, visitors and locals will often go to these areas to take in the scenery or to enjoy waterfront activities. In Waretown, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 39.99 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average. The overall 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, and the average American community has 21.84%. 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.
