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Haddonfield, New Jersey

Introduction to Haddonfield, New Jersey

Haddonfield, New Jersey, in Camden county, is 3 miles S of Cherry Hill, New Jersey and 7 miles SE of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The people of the town are in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. Haddonfield has a population of 11,659.

Haddonfield History

The present day Haddonfield was once inhabited by the Lenni Lenape Native Americans. Haddonfield was founded by Elizabeth Haddon and was named after her. Prior to its incorporation on April 6, 1875, Haddonfield was a part of Haddon Township.

Haddonfield and nearby Attractions

  • Indian King Tavern
  • Haddonfield Historic Society Museum
  • Independence National Historical Park
  • Barclay Farmstead Museum
  • Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site
  • Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site

Things To Do In Haddonfield

Haddonfield is home to one of the most significant paleontology sites of the world, the Indian King Tavern. One can visit the Indian King Tavern Museum as well as the other historical sites of the area. The town also includes a number of old-fashioned shops. In addition, Haddonfield’s Hadrosaurus Sculpture Park is very popular.

Haddonfield Transportation

Air transportation is provided by the Philadelphia International Airport.

Haddonfield Higher Education

Rutgers University – Camden, Temple University, Community College of Philadelphia, MCP Hahnemann University and Camden County College are close to the town.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyHaddonfield Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyHaddonfield College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyHaddonfield Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyHaddonfield Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyHaddonfield Public Transportation Use
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyHaddonfield Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyHaddonfield People in Middle Class or Better
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Haddonfield Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Haddonfield Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Haddonfield, NJ

Comparing Haddonfield 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 Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Age of the Population99
Female Share of the Population79
Senior Citizens78
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Male Share of the Population43
Racial Diversity32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married97
Average Household Size64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income109
People in Middle Class or Better109
People Above Poverty109

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Working at Home109
Walking and Biking to Work44
Short Commute Times36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone46
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Affordability of Rents37
Housing Recently Built11
Affordability of Property Taxes12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime97
Low Violent Crime97

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