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Little Egg Harbor, NJ


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Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey

The population of Little Egg Harbor is 15,945.

The People and Families of Little Egg Harbor

In Little Egg Harbor, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Little Egg Harbor had a median family income of $51,580.

Political Inclinations

Among Little Egg Harbor political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $4,000. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Little Egg Harbor Housing

Of the housing in Little Egg Harbor, approximately 81% is occupied by their owners. A good bit of the housing in the town is used seasonally or for leisure or vacation purposes. Newer housing units are not uncommon in Little Egg Harbor. Property taxes in the town are low by New Jersey standards.

Commuting

In Little Egg Harbor, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 12%Little Egg Harbor Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Little Egg Harbor, NJ

Comparing Little Egg Harbor 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
Age of the Population88
Senior Citizens89
Female Share of the Population67
Male Share of the Population54
Well-Paid Single Men52
Racial Diversity32
Children Under 5 Years Old34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married75
Average Household Size64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better73
People Above Poverty74
Median Family Income62
College Educated Adults42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use83
Working at Home54
Walking and Biking to Work12
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built910
People Living Alone35
Affordability of Property Taxes39
Affordability of Rents25
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime74
Low Violent Crime64
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