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Closter, NJ


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Closter, New Jersey

Closter, New Jersey, in Bergen county, is 4 miles NW of Yonkers, New York (center to center) and 16 miles N of New York, New York. The town is considered part of the Bergen - Passaic metropolitan area. Closter has a population of 8,383.

The People and Families of Closter

In Closter, about 67% of adults are married. Closter is considered a town for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Closter had a median family income of $94,543. Closter is regarded in the state as a town where many of the people are well-off. The town has a large middle class. Closter finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in the town value education and a large proportion are college graduates.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Closter ($28,200). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

The streets of Closter are considered safe by both national and state standards.

Closter Housing

About 87% of housing units in Closter are owner-occupied. People in the town pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Closter, 86% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyCloster People in Middle Class or Better
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyCloster Low Property Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Closter Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Closter Low Rate of Poverty
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Closter Low Violent Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Closter College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Closter Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Closter Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Closter Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Closter, NJ

Comparing Closter 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
Racial Diversity98
Well-Paid Single Men96
Age of the Population87
Male Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Women85
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Senior Citizens55
Female Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income109
People Above Poverty109
College Educated Adults109

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use108
Working at Home77
Walking and Biking to Work22
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Housing Recently Built35
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
People Living Alone11
Affordability of Rents11
Affordability of Property Taxes11

Crime

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

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