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Avalon, NJ


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Avalon, New Jersey

Avalon, New Jersey, in Cape May county, is 31 miles SE of Vineland, New Jersey (center to center) and 63 miles SE of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town has a population of 2,143.

The People and Families of Avalon

In Avalon, about 64% of adults are married.

Avalon benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Avalon had a median family income of $72,750. To its credit, the people in Avalon value education and a large proportion are college graduates. An unusual characteristic of the town is the share of people in it who work at home. You could say that Avalon is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Avalon ($2,600). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Avalon Housing

About 87% of housing units in Avalon are owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Housing in Avalon tends to be newer construction.

Commuting

In Avalon, 86% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyAvalon Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyAvalon Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyAvalon Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Avalon People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Avalon College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Avalon Low Rate of Poverty
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Avalon Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Avalon, NJ

Comparing Avalon 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
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Well-Paid Single Men109
Well-Paid Single Women108
Male Share of the Population76
Female Share of the Population55
Racial Diversity41
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married75
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income107
People in Middle Class or Better107
College Educated Adults107
People Above Poverty96

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use92
Short Commute Times37
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
People Living Alone89
Housing Recently Built89
Affordability of Rents18
Affordability of Property Taxes18
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime43
Low Property Crime11
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