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Belleville, New Jersey, in Essex county, is 3 miles NE of East Orange, New Jersey (center to center) and 4 miles N of Newark, New Jersey. Part of the surrounding Newark metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Belleville is home to some 35,928 residents.
In Belleville, about 46% of adults are married.
Approximately 31% of Belleville is non-white. If America is a melting pot of different peoples, then Belleville is very American.
In 2000, Belleville had a median family income of $55,212.
George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($9,645) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Belleville. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.
According to the 2000 census, 51% of the housing in Belleville was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the town as the average housing age is high. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in Belleville, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon.
In Belleville, 89% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Belleville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):
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| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
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| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing |  | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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