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Evesham, NJ


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Evesham, New Jersey

Introduction to Evesham, New Jersey

Evesham, New Jersey is 9 miles SE of Cherry Hill, New Jersey and 15 miles SE of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is in Burlington County. The town is part of the Philadelphia metro area. The population of Evesham is 42,275.

Evesham History

Evesham was first settled in 1672 by Quakers. The town was named after Evesham, England. Originally, Evesham included the present day township of Hainesport, Mount Laurel, Shamong, Lumberton and Washington. In 1692, it was incorporated as a township. The town is also known as Marlton. This name came about in the beginning of the 19th century.

Evesham and nearby Attractions

  • Memorial Park
  • Barclay Farmstead Museum
  • Garden State Discovery Museum
  • Garden State Park

Things To Do In Evesham

The town of Evesham includes a number of parks and playgrounds. In addition, you will find several basketball courts, baseball fields and softball complex within the town. The Recreation Department of Evesham organizes several events and programs throughout the year.

Evesham Transportation

International Air transportation is available from Atlantic City International Airport.

Evesham Higher Education

Higher educational facilities are available from Arcadia University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyEvesham People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Evesham Low Rate of Poverty
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Evesham Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Evesham Low Violent Crime
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Evesham Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Evesham Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Evesham Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Evesham, NJ

Comparing Evesham 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 Women98
Well-Paid Single Men98
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Age of the Population63
Female Share of the Population65
Male Share of the Population56
Racial Diversity35
Senior Citizens32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married97
Average Household Size76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better109
People Above Poverty109
Median Family Income97
College Educated Adults98

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use86
Working at Home76
Short Commute Times25
Walking and Biking to Work25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
People Living Alone45
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals36
Affordability of Rents24
Affordability of Property Taxes15

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime106
Low Violent Crime96

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