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Haddon Heights, NJ


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Haddon Heights, New Jersey

Haddon Heights, New Jersey is 1 miles E of Gloucester, New Jersey (center to center) and 7 miles SE of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is in Camden county. The town is part of the Philadelphia metro area. The population of Haddon Heights is 7,547.

The People and Families of Haddon Heights

In Haddon Heights, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Haddon Heights had a median family income of $73,460. The people of Haddon Heights can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the town.

Political Inclinations

Among Haddon Heights political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $3,500. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Haddon Heights Housing

Of the housing in Haddon Heights, approximately 78% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the town is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Rents in Haddon Heights are lower than most places in New Jersey.

Commuting

In Haddon Heights, 88% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 6%Haddon Heights Affordability of Rents
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Haddon Heights Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Haddon Heights Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Haddon Heights Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Haddon Heights People in Middle Class or Better
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Haddon Heights Public Transportation Use
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Haddon Heights Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Haddon Heights College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Haddon Heights, NJ

Comparing Haddon Heights 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 Women98
Well-Paid Single Men97
Age of the Population98
Senior Citizens89
Female Share of the Population89
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Male Share of the Population32
Racial Diversity21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married75
Average Household Size53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty108
People in Middle Class or Better97
Median Family Income97
College Educated Adults97

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use96
Working at Home98
Short Commute Times48
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
People Living Alone68
Affordability of Rents510
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
Affordability of Property Taxes14
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime86
Low Property Crime85

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