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Edgewater, New Jersey, in Bergen county, is 2 miles NE of North Bergen, New Jersey (center to center) and 6 miles N of New York, New York. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Bergen - Passaic metropolitan area. Edgewater contains a population of approximately 7,677.
In Edgewater, about 47% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Edgewater, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the town.
Approximately 33% of Edgewater is non-white. Edgewater offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.
In 2000, Edgewater had a median family income of $72,692. Interestingly, lots of people in Edgewater have Bachelor's degrees (or better). In the town, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.
Political donors in Edgewater favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $13,250. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.
Edgewater has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 45% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town are newer than those found in most places. Edgewater, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments.
In Edgewater, 69% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the town -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. In Edgewater, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.
Edgewater strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):
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| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Edgewater to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):
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| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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