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Edgewater Park, NJ


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Edgewater Park, New Jersey

Edgewater Park, New Jersey, in Burlington county, is 1 miles S of Bensalem, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 16 miles NE of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Part of the surrounding Philadelphia metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Edgewater Park is home to some 7,864 residents.

The People and Families of Edgewater Park

In Edgewater Park, about 49% of adults are married.

Approximately 32% of Edgewater Park is non-white. If America is a melting pot of different peoples, then Edgewater Park is very American.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Edgewater Park had a median family income of $52,016.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($1,900) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Edgewater Park. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Edgewater Park Housing

According to the 2000 census, 64% of the housing in Edgewater Park was owner-occupied. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in the town, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in Edgewater Park.

Commuting

In Edgewater Park, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Edgewater Park Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 17%Edgewater Park Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Edgewater Park, NJ

Comparing Edgewater Park 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 Diversity99
Well-Paid Single Women85
Well-Paid Single Men84
Age of the Population75
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population56
Senior Citizens55
Children Under 5 Years Old34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size53
Portion of People Married43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better84
Median Family Income62
People Above Poverty62
College Educated Adults54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use84
Working at Home54
Short Commute Times48
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone68
Housing Recently Built57
Affordability of Rents49
Affordability of Property Taxes28
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime63
Low Violent Crime42

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