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Glassboro, NJ


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Glassboro, New Jersey

Glassboro, New Jersey, in Gloucester county, is 11 miles S of Gloucester, New Jersey (center to center) and 17 miles S of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town is included in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 19,068 people lived in Glassboro.

The People and Families of Glassboro

In Glassboro, about 39% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Glassboro had a median family income of $55,246.

Political Inclinations

Glassboro residents donated more money ($1,200) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the town.

Glassboro Housing

An estimated 63% of living spaces in Glassboro are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Living alone is quite feasible in the town, with the choice of small rental properties there. In general, Glassboro offers inexpensive rents.

Commuting

In Glassboro, 87% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, the town is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle).

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyGlassboro Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Glassboro Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Glassboro Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Glassboro, NJ

Comparing Glassboro 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
Racial Diversity98
Well-Paid Single Women74
Female Share of the Population68
Well-Paid Single Men62
Male Share of the Population54
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Senior Citizens32
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size75
Portion of People Married42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income73
College Educated Adults75
People in Middle Class or Better52
People Above Poverty31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Public Transportation Use84
Working at Home44
Short Commute Times37

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Housing Recently Built68
Affordability of Rents510
People Living Alone46
Affordability of Property Taxes28
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime42
Low Violent Crime32

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