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Florham Park, NJ


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Florham Park, New Jersey

Florham Park, New Jersey, in Morris county, is 5 miles S of Parsippany, New Jersey (center to center) and 11 miles W of Newark, New Jersey. The town is located in the Newark metropolitan area. Florham Park has a population of 8,857.

The People and Families of Florham Park

In Florham Park, about 62% of adults are married. Lots of Florham Park people are married off.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in the town, in comparison to similar towns. You'll feel comfortable in Florham Park if you're 65 since the town is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Florham Park had a median family income of $102,047. People in Florham Park generally have good earning power. The town enjoys an educated population. This town has lots of successful singles.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Florham Park gave more campaign money ($28,323) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

Florham Park is generally a safe place not overly troubled by crime.

Florham Park Housing

Owners occupy 86% of the housing units in Florham Park.

Commuting

In Florham Park, 87% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyFlorham Park Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyFlorham Park Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyFlorham Park Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyFlorham Park College Educated Adults
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Florham Park Low Violent Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Florham Park People in Middle Class or Better
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Florham Park Public Transportation Use
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Florham Park Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Florham Park, NJ

Comparing Florham Park 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 Women1010
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men109
Senior Citizens910
Female Share of the Population910
Racial Diversity54
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size75

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income109
People in Middle Class or Better98
People Above Poverty74

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use97
Working at Home98
Short Commute Times37
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Housing Recently Built57
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35
People Living Alone34
Affordability of Property Taxes26
Affordability of Rents23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime109
Low Property Crime97

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