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Gloucester City, New Jersey, in Camden county, is 2 miles NW of Gloucester, New Jersey (center to center) and 4 miles SE of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Part of the surrounding Philadelphia metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Gloucester City is home to some 11,484 residents.
In Gloucester City, about 47% of adults are married.
In 2000, Gloucester City had a median family income of $46,038.
George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($250) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Gloucester City. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.
According to the 2000 census, 74% of the housing in Gloucester City was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the city as the average housing age is high. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in Gloucester City. In the city you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.
In Gloucester City, 89% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in Gloucester City it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk.
Gloucester City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 4% |  |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 4% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
Comparing Gloucester City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):
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| Male Share of the Population |  |  |
| Age of the Population |  |  |
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| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
| Well-Paid Single Men | | |
| Female Share of the Population |  | |
| Racial Diversity | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Average Household Size |  | |
| Portion of People Married | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| People in Middle Class or Better | |  |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| College Educated Adults | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Walking and Biking to Work |  | |
| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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