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Cherry Hill, New Jersey

Cherry Hill, New Jersey, in Camden county, is 7 miles E of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The people of the town are in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. Cherry Hill has a population of 69,965.

The People and Families of Cherry Hill

In Cherry Hill, about 62% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Cherry Hill.

People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cherry Hill had a median family income of $80,766. Cherry Hill benefits from its educated workforce.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Cherry Hill residents, with $121,224. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Cherry Hill Housing

In Cherry Hill, 83% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Cherry Hill, 88% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Cherry Hill Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Cherry Hill Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Cherry Hill College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Cherry Hill Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Cherry Hill Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Cherry Hill People in Middle Class or Better
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Cherry Hill Public Transportation Use
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Cherry Hill Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Cherry Hill, NJ

Comparing Cherry Hill 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
Age of the Population109
Senior Citizens109
Well-Paid Single Men98
Well-Paid Single Women98
Female Share of the Population88
Racial Diversity57
Male Share of the Population43
Children Under 5 Years Old23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married97
Average Household Size65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income98
College Educated Adults98
People in Middle Class or Better97
People Above Poverty96

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use97
Working at Home98
Short Commute Times47
Walking and Biking to Work25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing97
Housing Recently Built58
People Living Alone45
Affordability of Rents36
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35
Affordability of Property Taxes15

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime95
Low Property Crime73

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