Warren County, New Jersey
Among the top 20% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade F, better than 2% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 18% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 69% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 65% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 80% of US counties
- top 5% for school quality
- top 12% for walkability
- bottom 1% for property tax rate
Warren County is a county in New Jersey with about 110,000 residents. It grades B+ for lifestyle & connectivity and F for affordability. Standout strengths include school quality, walkability, and broadband access. It rates lower on estimated total tax burden and property tax rate.
Official websiteco.warren.nj.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Wet · Snowy
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66%50%clearovercast
Precipitation 4.8 in3.6 in
humid 96%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$93k94th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$59kbetter than 7% of US counties
Home Value$302k88th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 9% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 4% of US counties
Property Tax Rate2.66%better than 1% of US counties
Income Tax10.60%better than 5% of US counties
Sales Tax6.60%better than 72% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden21.46%better than 1% of US counties
Unemployment6.0%better than 27% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)28°F32nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)73°F25th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation50.1 in73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall26.2 inbetter than 32% of US counties
Sunny Days215 daysbetter than 28% of US counties
Summer Humidity63°Fbetter than 61% of US counties
Comfortable Days76 daysbetter than 41% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk80.8better than 19% of US counties
Air Quality41 AQIbetter than 61% of US counties
School Quality100.0better than 96% of US counties
Violent Crime412/100kbetter than 76% of US counties
Property Crime725/100kbetter than 59% of US counties
Community
Population109,73983rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age44.072nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3155th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9938th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+1728th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)78.1%46th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)5.0%65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)11.0%74th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.8%88th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.2%44th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time34 minbetter than 6% of US counties
Walkability8.3/20better than 88% of US counties
Airport Distance44 mibetter than 84% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access89.4%better than 86% of US counties
Amenities Nearby1.28better than 40% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 77% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Warren County an affordable place to live?
- Warren County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $59k, better than 7% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Warren County?
- The median home value in Warren County is $302k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Warren County?
- Median household income in Warren County is $93k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Warren County?
- Median gross rent in Warren County is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Warren County safe?
- Warren County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 412/100k (better than 76%). Property crime is 725/100k.
- What is the weather like in Warren County?
- Warren County averages 73°F in July and 28°F in January, with 50.1 in of annual precipitation and about 215 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Warren County?
- Public-school quality in Warren County is above average, scoring better than 96% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Warren County?
- The average one-way commute in Warren County is 34 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)