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Galloway, NJ


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Galloway, New Jersey

Galloway, New Jersey, in Atlantic county, is 28 miles E of Vineland, New Jersey (center to center) and 50 miles SE of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town is included in the Atlantic - Cape May metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 31,209 people lived in Galloway.

The People and Families of Galloway

In Galloway, about 51% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Galloway had a median family income of $57,156.

Political Inclinations

Galloway residents donated more money ($7,500) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the town.

Galloway Housing

An estimated 74% of living spaces in Galloway are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Vacation or seasonal housing units are not uncommon in the town. The housing stock in Galloway is younger than in most places.

Commuting

In Galloway, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 10%Galloway Short Commute Times
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Galloway Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Galloway, NJ

Comparing Galloway 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
Female Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Women74
Racial Diversity78
Well-Paid Single Men63
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Age of the Population42
Male Share of the Population44
Senior Citizens32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size76
Portion of People Married75

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty74
People in Middle Class or Better74
Median Family Income63
College Educated Adults54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use64
Short Commute Times610
Walking and Biking to Work57
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Housing Recently Built1010
People Living Alone35
Affordability of Rents36
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals25
Affordability of Property Taxes28

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime95
Low Violent Crime73

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