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Harrington Park, New Jersey, in Bergen county, is 5 miles NW of Yonkers, New York (center to center) and 16 miles N of New York, New York. The town contains a population of approximately 4,740.
In Harrington Park, about 72% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Harrington Park, at least compared to other towns of its size. The town has a large-family feeling.
In 2000, Harrington Park had a median family income of $105,223. The typical family in Harrington Park is better off than most in New Jersey. The town has a large middle class. Interestingly, lots of people in Harrington Park have Bachelor's degrees (or better).
Political donors in Harrington Park favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $12,550. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.
Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in Harrington Park.
Harrington Park has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 94% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in New Jersey, which may reflect a commitment to education in the town.
In Harrington Park, 88% of commuters drive to work.
Harrington Park strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):
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| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 2% |  |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. State) | Top 3% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. State) | Top 4% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
Comparing Harrington Park to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):
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