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Florence, NJ


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Florence, New Jersey

Florence, New Jersey, in Burlington county, is 2 miles SE of Levittown, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 22 miles NE of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town is in the Philadelphia area. There are 10,746 residents in Florence.

The People and Families of Florence

In Florence, about 54% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Florence had a median family income of $67,412.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Florence Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Florence that were owner-occupied was 77%.

Commuting

In Florence, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Florence Low Property Crime
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Florence Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Florence, NJ

Comparing Florence 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 Women97
Well-Paid Single Men95
Racial Diversity76
Female Share of the Population68
Age of the Population64
Male Share of the Population53
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Senior Citizens44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size64
Portion of People Married64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income86
People in Middle Class or Better85
People Above Poverty74
College Educated Adults54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use84
Walking and Biking to Work67
Short Commute Times37
Working at Home33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
People Living Alone46
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Housing Recently Built35
Affordability of Rents38
Affordability of Property Taxes28

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime97
Low Violent Crime54

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