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Warren, NJ


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Warren, New Jersey

Warren, New Jersey, in Somerset county, is 9 miles NW of Edison, New Jersey (center to center) and 18 miles W of Newark, New Jersey. The town has a population of 14,259.

The People and Families of Warren

In Warren, about 72% of adults are married. Lots of Warren people are married off. Large households are normal in the town.

You'll notice more men than women in Warren compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Warren had a median family income of $121,264. People in Warren generally have good earning power. The town has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Warren than most places. The town enjoys an educated population. In Warren, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Warren.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Warren gave more campaign money ($71,490) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

Warren is generally a safe place not overly troubled by crime.

Warren Housing

Owners occupy 92% of the housing units in Warren. The average age of the housing in the town is relatively low. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Warren, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Warren strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyWarren Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyWarren Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyWarren People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyWarren College Educated Adults
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Warren Low Violent Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Warren Well-Paid Single Men
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Warren Low Property Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Warren Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Warren Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Warren, NJ

Comparing Warren to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men108
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women96
Age of the Population87
Racial Diversity86
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Senior Citizens33
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty109
College Educated Adults1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Public Transportation Use96
Short Commute Times23
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
People Living Alone11
Affordability of Property Taxes12
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
Affordability of Rents11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime109
Low Property Crime108
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