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Leonia, NJ


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Leonia, New Jersey

Leonia, New Jersey, in Bergen county, is 4 miles N of North Bergen, New Jersey (center to center) and 8 miles N of New York, New York. The town is part of the Bergen - Passaic metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 8,914 people people live in Leonia.

The People and Families of Leonia

In Leonia, about 60% of adults are married.

Approximately 34% of Leonia is non-white. In Leonia you'll find a lively diversity of people.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Leonia had a median family income of $84,591. It turns out that people in Leonia tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($13,750) in Leonia than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Leonia Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Leonia, about 66% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average year in which most residences in the town were built is earlier than in most places. Renting one (or even zero) bedroom apartments is pretty common in Leonia. The average property tax bill in the town is higher than that of most other communities in New Jersey.

Commuting

In Leonia, 75% of commuters drive to work. One alternative to driving in Leonia is the public transportation system.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyLeonia Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyLeonia Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Leonia Well-Paid Single Women
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Leonia Low Property Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Leonia College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Leonia Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Leonia Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Leonia, NJ

Comparing Leonia 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
Racial Diversity1010
Well-Paid Single Women108
Well-Paid Single Men108
Age of the Population98
Male Share of the Population64
Female Share of the Population57
Senior Citizens56
Children Under 5 Years Old33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults109
Median Family Income108
People in Middle Class or Better96
People Above Poverty74

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home98
Walking and Biking to Work78
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone35
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
Affordability of Rents24
Housing Recently Built12
Affordability of Property Taxes11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime108
Low Violent Crime75

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