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Independence, NJ


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Independence, New Jersey

Independence has a population of 5,603.

The People and Families of Independence

In Independence, about 63% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Independence had a median family income of $79,819. To its credit, the people in Independence value education and a large proportion are college graduates. 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.

Crime and Safety

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

Independence Housing

About 79% of housing units in Independence are owner-occupied. Housing in the town tends to be newer construction.

Commuting

In Independence, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Independence Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Independence Low Property Crime
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Independence Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Independence Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Independence Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Independence People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Independence Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Independence, NJ

Comparing Independence 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 Women109
Well-Paid Single Men108
Male Share of the Population65
Age of the Population64
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Female Share of the Population56
Racial Diversity53
Senior Citizens21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married86
Average Household Size75

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty108
People in Middle Class or Better108
Median Family Income97
College Educated Adults97

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home87
Public Transportation Use83
Walking and Biking to Work67
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
People Living Alone46
Affordability of Rents38
Affordability of Property Taxes26

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime109

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