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Waretown, NJ — ZIP 08758

Population: 7,868 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 08758 (Waretown, NJ) is $557,761 — up 4.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $439,990 after a median 136 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,417/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastalflooding, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$557,761

Median home value

+4.2%

1-year change

136

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$557,761
1-year appreciation
+4.2%
3-year appreciation
+15.2%
5-year appreciation
+40.9%
10-year appreciation
+93.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$557,761
House Price Index (state)
430.8 (+5.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$439,990
Median list price
$649,900
Median price per sqft
$229
Median days on market
136 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
42
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
1-year forecast
+2.3%
New listings (monthly)
15

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,417/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,500/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,690/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,080/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,720/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,010/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
112.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Ocean County Vocational Technical School District, Ocean Township School District
Schools include
Ocean County Vocational Technical School Waretown Center, Frederic A. Priff Elementary School, Waretown Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Very High · coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 94% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
15.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Woodland Route 72 Dump (11.5 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
57.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.0 in
Annual snowfall
2.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
261
Days with Moderate air quality
95
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
248

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
831
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
15,631
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
25,665

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
9
Nearest national park
New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve (23 mi)
National parks include
New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve, Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail, Great Egg Harbor River
Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Eagles Nest Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lakehurst Maxfield Field Airport (NEL) (19 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER, SAINT BARNABAS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER, SOUTHERN OCEAN MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,077 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,993
Housing built before 1970
34.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
45.6%
Median annual property tax
$6,706
Mean commute to work
36 min
Households with broadband internet
80.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
159,471
Average weekly wage
$1,023
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,553

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 08758State medianUS median
Median home value$557,761$577,759$289,727
Median sale price$439,990$555,000$325,000
Median days on market136 days42 days51 days
Typical rent$2,417/mo$2,540/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$6,706$9,504$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 08758?
$557,761.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 08758?
$439,990.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 08758?
Median days on market: 136 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 08758?
Typical rent: $2,417/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 08758?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave.
Is ZIP 08758 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 08758?
Risk to homes is higher than 94% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 08758?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 08758?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 08758?
3 schools (2 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 08758 walkable?
Walkability index: 12.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 08758?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 08758?
Regional Price Parity: 112.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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