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Clinton, NJ


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Clinton, New Jersey

Clinton, New Jersey, in Hunterdon county, is 24 miles E of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 39 miles W of Newark, New Jersey. The town is considered part of the Middlesex - Somerset - Hunterdon metropolitan area. Clinton has a population of 2,632.

The People and Families of Clinton

In Clinton, about 61% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Clinton had a median family income of $88,671. To its credit, the people in Clinton value education and a large proportion are college graduates. An unusual characteristic of the town is the share of people in it who work at home. You could say that Clinton is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Clinton ($6,500). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Clinton Housing

About 75% of housing units in Clinton are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Clinton, 88% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyClinton Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyClinton Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyClinton Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyClinton College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyClinton People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Clinton Low Rate of Poverty
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Clinton Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Clinton, NJ

Comparing Clinton 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 Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Racial Diversity95
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Male Share of the Population77
Age of the Population54
Female Share of the Population44
Senior Citizens22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married75
Average Household Size53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income108
People in Middle Class or Better108
College Educated Adults109
People Above Poverty108

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use104
Walking and Biking to Work53
Short Commute Times24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
Housing Recently Built78
People Living Alone57
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46
Affordability of Rents14
Affordability of Property Taxes13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime65
Low Property Crime43
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