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Delanco, NJ


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Delanco, New Jersey

Delanco, New Jersey, in Burlington county, is 3 miles SW of Bensalem, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 13 miles NE of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. About 3,237 people people live in Delanco.

The People and Families of Delanco

In Delanco, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Delanco had a median family income of $56,985.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in Delanco.

Delanco Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Delanco, about 81% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average year in which most residences in the town were built is earlier than in most places. If you're looking for affordable rentals, Delanco is one place with an advantage over most places in New Jersey. The town isn't one of those high-end towns with high property taxes.

Commuting

In Delanco, 93% of commuters drive to work. In Delanco, people like to walk or ride bicycles.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 10%Delanco Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Delanco Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Delanco Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Delanco Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Delanco Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Delanco People in Middle Class or Better
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Delanco Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 19%Delanco Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Delanco, NJ

Comparing Delanco 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 Women93
Well-Paid Single Men93
Racial Diversity73
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population56
Age of the Population54
Senior Citizens45
Children Under 5 Years Old43

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size85
Portion of People Married65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income93
People in Middle Class or Better94
College Educated Adults62
People Above Poverty62

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use93
Walking and Biking to Work99
Short Commute Times48
Working at Home33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
People Living Alone35
Affordability of Rents210
Housing Recently Built22
Affordability of Property Taxes19

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime76
Low Violent Crime64
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