Washington, New Jersey

About Washington

Set in the northwestern part of New Jersey, Washington is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 7,375.

Officially, Washington is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 1.97 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,744 residents per square mile.

📰 Washington News Today

• New Jersey says childhood vaccine requirements unchanged despite new federal recommendations WRNJ Radio · Aug 18
• D.C. Dispatch: What N.J.’s members of Congress did in Washington this week New Jersey Globe · Aug 15
• STEAM and World Languages showcased in Washington Township K-8 Board Meeting newjerseyhills.com · Aug 16
• Washington General Store Relocating, a Viral Food Truck Sets Down Roots in JC, + More Hoboken + Jersey City News You Missed hobokengirl.com · Aug 15
• Washington Twp.'s Culvert Project Wins 2026 Engineering Award Patch · Aug 12

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Washington Unique

• One of 18 places in the US named Washington — but the New Jersey one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in northwestern New Jersey, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of New Jersey — one of 700 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 7,375.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Washington

• Five Brothers Taqueria
• Lost Ladies Grill
• Ohana Grill & Poke — japanese
• Russo's Ristorante
• Sal's Pizza — pizza
• Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
• Le Crepe Cafe — french (café)
• Washington Diner

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Washington

• Pohatcong Creek Natural Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Pohatcong Native Arboretum · Garden reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Washington

• Brass Castle School
• Franklin Township School
• Port Colden School
• Taylor Street Elementary School
• Warren County Vocational Technical School
• Warren Hills Regional High School
• Warren Hills Regional Middle School
• Washington Memorial Elementary School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Washington

🏘️ Nearby Communities