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Butler, NJ


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Butler, New Jersey

Butler, New Jersey, in Morris county, is 6 miles NW of Wayne, New Jersey (center to center) and 20 miles NW of Newark, New Jersey. The people of the town are in the Newark metropolitan area. Butler has a population of 7,420.

The People and Families of Butler

In Butler, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Butler had a median family income of $66,199.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Butler Housing

In Butler, 66% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around the town -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here. Landlords in Butler rent a large number of single bedroom units.

Commuting

In Butler, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Butler Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Butler Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Butler, NJ

Comparing Butler 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
Well-Paid Single Men96
Well-Paid Single Women96
Male Share of the Population88
Age of the Population65
Racial Diversity54
Senior Citizens55
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Female Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better86
Median Family Income85
People Above Poverty85
College Educated Adults75

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use84
Working at Home55
Short Commute Times38
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
People Living Alone46
Affordability of Rents26
Housing Recently Built23
Affordability of Property Taxes14
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime86
Low Violent Crime75

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