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Gloucester, New Jersey


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Gloucester, New Jersey

Gloucester, New Jersey, in Camden county, is 6 miles SE of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The people of the town are in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. Gloucester has a population of 64,350.

The People and Families of Gloucester

In Gloucester, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Gloucester had a median family income of $62,992.

Gloucester Housing

In Gloucester, 74% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the town may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young.

Commuting

In Gloucester, 90% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

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Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Gloucester Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Gloucester, NJ

Comparing Gloucester 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 Women74
Well-Paid Single Men74
Male Share of the Population66
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Female Share of the Population55
Age of the Population52
Racial Diversity56
Senior Citizens32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size87
Portion of People Married75

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better84
People Above Poverty74
Median Family Income75
College Educated Adults54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use97
Working at Home33
Short Commute Times24
Walking and Biking to Work25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built79
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
Affordability of Rents58
People Living Alone34
Affordability of Property Taxes27
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime83
Low Violent Crime63

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