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Interlaken, NJ


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Interlaken, New Jersey

Interlaken, New Jersey, in Monmouth county, is 12 miles SE of Middletown, New Jersey (center to center) and 35 miles S of New York, New York. The town is included in the Monmouth - Ocean metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 900 people lived in Interlaken.

The People and Families of Interlaken

In Interlaken, about 62% of adults are married.

If you spend a lot of time in Interlaken, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Interlaken had a median family income of $104,618. Many people in Interlaken make a good living. Significantly, more adults in the town have earned college degrees than have people in most other towns in New Jersey. In Interlaken, a noticeable number of people work from home rather than commuting every day. (Whether or not they're interested in marriage, it's worth noting that there are a lot of high-income single people in the town.)

Political Inclinations

Interlaken residents donated more money ($6,500) 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.

Crime and Safety

A low crime rate is one of the plusses in Interlaken.

Interlaken Housing

An estimated 95% of living spaces in Interlaken are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The town housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere.

Commuting

In Interlaken, 85% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyInterlaken Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyInterlaken Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyInterlaken Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyInterlaken Public Transportation Use
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyInterlaken Low Violent Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyInterlaken College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyInterlaken People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Interlaken Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Interlaken, NJ

Comparing Interlaken 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 Population1010
Senior Citizens910
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population56
Racial Diversity31
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married86
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income109
College Educated Adults109
People in Middle Class or Better108
People Above Poverty108

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use108
Working at Home99
Short Commute Times14

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing68
People Living Alone58
Housing Recently Built11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
Affordability of Property Taxes15
Affordability of Rents11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime77
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