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East Hanover, New Jersey, in Morris county, is 4 miles SE of Parsippany, New Jersey (center to center) and 11 miles NW of Newark, New Jersey. Part of the surrounding Newark metro area, the town is not an isolated town. East Hanover is home to some 11,393 residents.
In East Hanover, about 63% of adults are married. A large portion of people in East Hanover are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that the town tends toward large families and full houses.
In 2000, East Hanover had a median family income of $88,348. The large segment of the population in East Hanover with spending money keeps the town vital. Fewer people in the town are poor than in most places in New Jersey.
John Kerry was the top money-getter ($12,450) among 2004 Presidential candidates in East Hanover. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.
According to the 2000 census, 94% of the housing in East Hanover was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the town have gone up relatively recently.
In East Hanover, 94% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing East Hanover to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):
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| Well-Paid Single Women |  |  |
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| Racial Diversity | |  |
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| Female Share of the Population | | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old |  | |
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| Portion of People Married | | |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| People Above Poverty | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| College Educated Adults | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | |  |
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| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing |  | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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