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Carlstadt, NJ


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Carlstadt, New Jersey

Carlstadt, New Jersey, in Bergen county, is 2 miles SE of Passaic, New Jersey (center to center) and 8 miles NE of Newark, New Jersey. The town is in the Bergen - Passaic area. There are 5,917 residents in Carlstadt.

The People and Families of Carlstadt

In Carlstadt, about 52% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Carlstadt had a median family income of $62,040.

Political Inclinations

Carlstadt folks tended to give their money ($2,250) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Carlstadt Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Carlstadt that were owner-occupied was 57%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in Carlstadt. Compared to most towns in the state, the town has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Carlstadt, 82% of commuters drive to work. More folks in Carlstadt use public transportation than most people elsewhere.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Carlstadt Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Carlstadt Well-Paid Single Women
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 17%Carlstadt Affordability of Property Taxes
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Carlstadt Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Carlstadt, NJ

Comparing Carlstadt 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 Women96
Well-Paid Single Men96
Racial Diversity87
Age of the Population86
Male Share of the Population76
Senior Citizens67
Female Share of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married64
Average Household Size53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better85
Median Family Income84
People Above Poverty74
College Educated Adults64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Working at Home76
Short Commute Times48
Walking and Biking to Work23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
People Living Alone57
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Affordability of Property Taxes39
Affordability of Rents25
Housing Recently Built12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime64
Low Property Crime42

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