Cedar Grove, NJ

Cedar Grove, New Jersey

Cedar Grove, New Jersey, in Essex county, is 3 miles W of Clifton, New Jersey (center to center) and 8 miles N of Newark, New Jersey. The people of the town are in the Newark metropolitan area. Cedar Grove has a population of 12,300.

The People and Families of Cedar Grove

In Cedar Grove, about 56% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Cedar Grove.

The government tells us that the town features an unusually large number of women. People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in Cedar Grove.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cedar Grove had a median family income of $94,475. Cedar Grove is full of successful families and individuals. The town has a large middle class. Cedar Grove isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty. The town benefits from its educated workforce. Cedar Grove, compared to most towns like it, can boast of a large population of high-income unmarried people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Cedar Grove residents, with $44,650. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Cedar Grove Housing

In Cedar Grove, 79% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Cedar Grove, 88% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 14%
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Cedar Grove, NJ

Comparing Cedar Grove to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Cedar Grove Almanac

Cedar Grove Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Cedar Grove Public Libraries

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Cedar Grove Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Cedar Grove residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Cedar Grove, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Cedar Grove High Schools (2004)

CEDAR GROVE HIGH
RUGBY RD
973-239-6400
Serves 390 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.7

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