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Caldwell, NJ


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Caldwell, New Jersey

Caldwell, New Jersey is 5 miles S of Wayne, New Jersey (center to center) and 9 miles NW of Newark, New Jersey. It is in Essex county. The town is part of the Newark metro area. The population of Caldwell is 7,584.

The People and Families of Caldwell

In Caldwell, about 45% of adults are married. Adults in Caldwell are more likely than in most places to live alone. There are a lot of singles in the town.

Caldwell has disproportionaly more women residents than most towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Caldwell had a median family income of $81,989. The people of Caldwell can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the town. Notably, the town is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.

Political Inclinations

Among Caldwell political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $8,200. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Caldwell Housing

Of the housing in Caldwell, approximately 50% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the town is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Caldwell offers a good supply of small apartments. Real estate taxes per home are higher in the town than most places in New Jersey.

Commuting

In Caldwell, 87% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyCaldwell Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyCaldwell Well-Paid Single Men
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Caldwell Low Property Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Caldwell Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Caldwell College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Caldwell Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Caldwell, NJ

Comparing Caldwell 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 Women1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men109
Senior Citizens89
Age of the Population87
Racial Diversity75
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married22
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income98
College Educated Adults98
People in Middle Class or Better86
People Above Poverty85

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use96
Walking and Biking to Work88
Working at Home76
Short Commute Times37

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Housing Recently Built24
Affordability of Rents23
Affordability of Property Taxes12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime75

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