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Deerfield, NJ


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Deerfield, New Jersey

Deerfield, New Jersey, in Cumberland county, is 11 miles W of Vineland, New Jersey (center to center) and 29 miles S of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. There are an estimated 2,927 people in the town.

The People and Families of Deerfield

In Deerfield, about 55% of adults are married. Families have pride of place in Deerfield, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Deerfield had a median family income of $47,225.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Deerfield Housing

Approximately 84% of housing in Deerfield is owner-occupied. The town is known in New Jersey for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in Deerfield.

Commuting

In Deerfield, 93% of commuters drive to work. The town is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyDeerfield Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Deerfield Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 15%Deerfield Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 16%Deerfield Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Deerfield Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Deerfield, NJ

Comparing Deerfield 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 Diversity108
Male Share of the Population76
Age of the Population66
Well-Paid Single Women61
Well-Paid Single Men51
Senior Citizens56
Female Share of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size108
Portion of People Married86

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income82
People Above Poverty62
People in Middle Class or Better61
College Educated Adults41

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Public Transportation Use61
Working at Home65
Short Commute Times59

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
Affordability of Rents29
People Living Alone23
Affordability of Property Taxes210
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