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Hammonton, New Jersey


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Hammonton, New Jersey

Hammonton, New Jersey, in Atlantic county, is 15 miles NE of Vineland, New Jersey (center to center) and 29 miles SE of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town is included in the Atlantic - Cape May metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 12,604 people lived in Hammonton.

The People and Families of Hammonton

In Hammonton, about 52% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hammonton had a median family income of $52,205.

Political Inclinations

Hammonton residents donated more money ($6,950) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the town.

Hammonton Housing

An estimated 71% of living spaces in Hammonton are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Hammonton, 91% 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

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 13%Hammonton Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Hammonton, NJ

Comparing Hammonton 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
Senior Citizens89
Age of the Population76
Racial Diversity76
Male Share of the Population65
Well-Paid Single Men52
Female Share of the Population56
Children Under 5 Years Old44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size75
Portion of People Married75

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income62
People Above Poverty62
People in Middle Class or Better52
College Educated Adults43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Public Transportation Use85
Short Commute Times59
Working at Home44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
People Living Alone46
Affordability of Rents38
Housing Recently Built35
Affordability of Property Taxes28

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime86
Low Violent Crime64

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