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Denville, NJ


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Denville, New Jersey

Denville, New Jersey, in Morris county, is 3 miles NW of Parsippany, New Jersey (center to center) and 19 miles NW of Newark, New Jersey. Part of the surrounding Newark metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Denville is home to some 15,824 residents.

The People and Families of Denville

In Denville, about 62% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Denville are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Denville had a median family income of $90,651. The large segment of the population in Denville with spending money keeps the town vital. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the town. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in Denville.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($12,600) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Denville. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Crime and Safety

While crime is a worry everywhere, the people of Denville can take comfort in the low amount of crime in the town.

Denville Housing

According to the 2000 census, 86% of the housing in Denville was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Denville, 91% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyDenville Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyDenville Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Denville People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Denville Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Denville Low Rate of Poverty
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Denville Low Property Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Denville College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Denville Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Denville, NJ

Comparing Denville 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 Men109
Well-Paid Single Women109
Age of the Population88
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Senior Citizens67
Racial Diversity64
Male Share of the Population64
Female Share of the Population57

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married97
Average Household Size74

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better109
Median Family Income108
People Above Poverty108
College Educated Adults98

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use96
Working at Home87
Walking and Biking to Work44
Short Commute Times36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Housing Recently Built46
People Living Alone46
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35
Affordability of Property Taxes25
Affordability of Rents12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime98
Low Violent Crime97

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