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Emerson, NJ


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Emerson, New Jersey

Emerson, New Jersey, in Bergen county, is 7 miles NW of Yonkers, New York (center to center) and 16 miles N of New York, New York. The town is in the Bergen - Passaic area. There are 7,197 residents in Emerson.

The People and Families of Emerson

In Emerson, about 62% of adults are married. When people think of Emerson, they might picture couples and families, not singles. The faces of the town are those of its large families.

There are a lot of senior citizens in Emerson.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Emerson had a median family income of $80,468. Emerson is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in the town.

Political Inclinations

Emerson folks tended to give their money ($2,400) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Crime and Safety

Both violent crime and property crime are low in Emerson.

Emerson Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Emerson that were owner-occupied was 92%. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in the town, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Emerson, 85% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyEmerson Low Property Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Emerson Low Rate of Poverty
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Emerson Public Transportation Use
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Emerson Median Family Income
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Emerson Low Violent Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Emerson College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Emerson People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Emerson, NJ

Comparing Emerson 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
Age of the Population99
Senior Citizens99
Racial Diversity87
Well-Paid Single Women84
Well-Paid Single Men74
Female Share of the Population78
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Male Share of the Population53

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty109
Median Family Income98
People in Middle Class or Better97
College Educated Adults98

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use108
Working at Home87
Walking and Biking to Work34
Short Commute Times25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built35
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12
People Living Alone12
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12
Affordability of Rents12
Affordability of Property Taxes12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime98

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