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Blairstown, New Jersey, in Warren county, is 29 miles W of Parsippany, New Jersey (center to center) and 44 miles W of Newark, New Jersey. The town is part of the Newark metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 5,747 people people live in Blairstown.
In Blairstown, about 66% of adults are married. Homes in Blairstown tend to contain married couples. The town has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone.
Blairstown is a good place to find men, since there are so many of them in the town.
In 2000, Blairstown had a median family income of $71,214. As it happens, more people than usual in Blairstown are able to work from their homes.
In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($4,950) in Blairstown than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.
Residents of Blairstown enjoy its low crime rate.
Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Blairstown, about 85% are lived in by their owners, not renters. It's not uncommon for visitors to rent vacation houses in the town. Notably, housing in Blairstown tends to be newer than in most towns.
In Blairstown, 89% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Blairstown to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):
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| People Living Alone | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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