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Laurel Springs, NJ


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Laurel Springs, New Jersey

Laurel Springs, New Jersey, in Camden county, is 6 miles SE of Gloucester, New Jersey (center to center) and 12 miles SE of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The people of the town are in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. Laurel Springs has a population of 1,970.

The People and Families of Laurel Springs

In Laurel Springs, about 56% of adults are married.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in Laurel Springs.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Laurel Springs had a median family income of $58,854. Laurel Springs benefits from its educated workforce.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Laurel Springs residents, with $1,250. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Laurel Springs Housing

In Laurel Springs, 76% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around the town -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here. And yes, you can rent a place in Laurel Springs without breaking the bank.

Commuting

In Laurel Springs, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyLaurel Springs Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Laurel Springs Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Laurel Springs Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Laurel Springs People in Middle Class or Better
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 8%Laurel Springs Affordability of Rents
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Laurel Springs Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Laurel Springs Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Laurel Springs College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Laurel Springs, NJ

Comparing Laurel Springs 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 Men106
Well-Paid Single Women105
Male Share of the Population99
Racial Diversity73
Age of the Population54
Senior Citizens56
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Female Share of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size74
Portion of People Married65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better106
People Above Poverty107
Median Family Income93
College Educated Adults94

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use107
Walking and Biking to Work87
Working at Home43
Short Commute Times48

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
People Living Alone57
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
Affordability of Rents210
Housing Recently Built22
Affordability of Property Taxes17

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime53
Low Violent Crime32
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