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Egg Harbor, New Jersey


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Egg Harbor, New Jersey

Egg Harbor, New Jersey, in Atlantic county, is 21 miles E of Vineland, New Jersey (center to center) and 41 miles SE of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town is located in the Atlantic - Cape May metropolitan area. Egg Harbor has a population of 30,726.

The People and Families of Egg Harbor

In Egg Harbor, about 56% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Egg Harbor had a median family income of $60,032.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Egg Harbor gave more campaign money ($11,300) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Egg Harbor Housing

Owners occupy 85% of the housing units in Egg Harbor. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. The average age of the housing in Egg Harbor is relatively low. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in the town?

Commuting

In Egg Harbor, 94% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 9%Egg Harbor Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 16%Egg Harbor Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Egg Harbor, NJ

Comparing Egg Harbor 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
Children Under 5 Years Old79
Well-Paid Single Women74
Well-Paid Single Men63
Age of the Population63
Racial Diversity68
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population55
Senior Citizens32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size87
Portion of People Married75

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty85
People in Middle Class or Better74
Median Family Income74
College Educated Adults43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times610
Public Transportation Use52
Working at Home54
Walking and Biking to Work46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Housing Recently Built910
Affordability of Rents58
People Living Alone45
Affordability of Property Taxes39
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals14

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime73
Low Violent Crime63

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