Harding, NJ

Harding, New Jersey

Harding has a population of 3,180.

The People and Families of Harding

In Harding, about 72% of adults are married. Harding is considered a town for married couples and families.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Harding had a median family income of $128,719. Harding is regarded in the state as a town where many of the people are well-off. The town has a large middle class. Harding finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in the town value education and a large proportion are college graduates. An unusual characteristic of Harding is the share of people in it who work at home. You could say that the town is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Harding ($4,000). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

The streets of Harding are considered safe by both national and state standards.

Harding Housing

About 93% of housing units in Harding are owner-occupied. People in the town pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Harding, 85% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Low Violent Crime (vs. State)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Harding, NJ

Comparing Harding to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Harding Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Harding residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Harding Colleges

(List of All New Jersey Colleges)

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