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Alloway, NJ


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Alloway, New Jersey

Alloway, New Jersey, in Salem county, is 16 miles SE of Wilmington, Delaware (center to center) and 29 miles S of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. There are 2,774 residents in the town.

The People and Families of Alloway

In Alloway, about 63% of adults are married. When people think of Alloway, they might picture couples and families, not singles. The faces of the town are those of its large families.

Males are more numerous in Alloway than in most towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Alloway had a median family income of $65,132.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Alloway Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Alloway that were owner-occupied was 89%. Compared to most towns in the state, the town has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Alloway, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Alloway Median Family Income
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 10%Alloway Affordability of Property Taxes
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Alloway Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Alloway Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Alloway, NJ

Comparing Alloway 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men93
Racial Diversity95
Well-Paid Single Women82
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Age of the Population54
Senior Citizens34
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married108
Average Household Size98

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income105
People in Middle Class or Better83
College Educated Adults84
People Above Poverty73

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home98
Public Transportation Use81
Short Commute Times37
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Housing Recently Built67
People Living Alone23
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
Affordability of Rents18
Affordability of Property Taxes110
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