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Essex Fells, NJ


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Essex Fells, New Jersey

Essex Fells, New Jersey, in Essex county, is 5 miles NW of East Orange, New Jersey (center to center) and 8 miles NW of Newark, New Jersey. The town is in the Newark area. There are 2,162 residents in Essex Fells.

The People and Families of Essex Fells

In Essex Fells, about 73% of adults are married. When people think of Essex Fells, they might picture couples and families, not singles. The faces of the town are those of its large families. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate Essex Fells.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Essex Fells had a median family income of $175,000. Most of the residents of Essex Fells tend to have good incomes. In the town, most people are middle class or better. Essex Fells is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in the town. Lots of residents of Essex Fells prove that it's possible to work from home regularly. People say that the town is full of unmarried people with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

Essex Fells folks tended to give their money ($25,390) 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 Essex Fells.

Essex Fells Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Essex Fells that were owner-occupied was 97%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in Essex Fells, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Essex Fells, 83% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyEssex Fells Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyEssex Fells Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyEssex Fells College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyEssex Fells Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyEssex Fells Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyEssex Fells People in Middle Class or Better
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyEssex Fells Public Transportation Use
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 7%Essex Fells Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Essex Fells, NJ

Comparing Essex Fells 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
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Age of the Population88
Male Share of the Population88
Racial Diversity61
Senior Citizens57
Female Share of the Population44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size109

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010
College Educated Adults1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use108
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work32
Short Commute Times25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Housing Recently Built22
People Living Alone12
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
Affordability of Rents11
Affordability of Property Taxes11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime910
Low Violent Crime89
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