Audubon, NJ

Audubon, New Jersey

Introduction to Audubon, New Jersey

Audubon, New Jersey is 2 miles NE of Gloucester, New Jersey (center to center) and 6 miles SE of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Located in Camden county, the population of the town is 9,182.

Audubon History

The Lenni Lenape tribe of Native Americans were the original inhabitants. Among the early settlers who arrived in the late 17th and early 18th century, there were a significant number of Quakers. Camden County was created on March 13, 1844, and towards the end of the 19th century, it had emerged as an industrial and commercial leader. On March 13, 1905, Audubon was formed through an Act of the New Jersey Legislature. It was created from parts of the Haddon Township and was named in honor of John James Audubon, a naturalist.

Audubon and Nearby Attractions

• Afro-American Historical and Cultural Museum
• Indian King Tavern Museum
• Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
• Independence National Historical Park
• New Jersey State Aquarium
• Elmwood Park Zoo

Things To Do In Audubon

Audobon offers easy access to a number of museums and historic sites including the Indian King Tavern Museum, the Afro-American Historical and Cultural Museum, the National Museum of American Jewish History, Independence Seaport Museum, the Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site, the Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site, and the Walt Whitman House. Independence National Historical Park, a popular destination, encompasses the Benjamin Franklin National Memorial, the Liberty Bell, and Independence Hall. Opportunities for camping, hiking, fishing, boating, biking, horseback riding, and picnicking are available at the Fort Washington State Park, Ridley Creek State Park, Neshaminy State Park, and Rancocas State Park. Other attractions include the New Jersey State Aquarium, Adventure Aquarium, Elmwood Park Zoo, and Camden Children's Garden.

Audubon Transportation

Philadelphia International Airport is the nearest major airport.

Audubon Higher Education

Colleges close to Audubon are Rutgers University, Camden County College, Temple University, and Community College of Philadelphia.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 7%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 16%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Audubon, NJ

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Audubon Almanac

Audubon Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Audubon Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Audubon Public Libraries

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Audubon High Schools (2004)

AUDUBON HIGH
350 EDGEWOOD AVENUE
856-547-7695
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 955 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Audubon Colleges

(List of All New Jersey Colleges)

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