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Lodi, New Jersey

Introduction to Lodi, New Jersey

Lodi, New Jersey, in Bergen county, is 3 miles NE of Passaic, New Jersey and 11 miles NW of New York, New York. The town is considered part of the Bergen - Passaic metropolitan area. Lodi has a population of 23,971.

Lodi History

Lodi was incorporated on December 22, 1894 as a borough. Lodi was named after the Bridge of Lodi in Italy.

Lodi and nearby Attractions

  • Kennedy Park
  • Lodi Memorial Park
  • Bergen Museum of Art & Science
  • New Jersey Naval Museum
  • New Jersey Naval Museum

Things To Do In Lodi

Lodi is home to many parks and playgrounds that offer numerous recreational facilities. You can also enjoy your leisure time in the movie theaters, shopping centers or in the various clubs and restaurants. The Recreational Department of Lodi also organizes musical concerts and many other events throughout the year.

Lodi Transportation

Air transportation is available from La Guardia International Airport.

Lodi Higher Education

Felician College is the local college. Residents also have opportunities for higher studies at Bergen Community College, Fairleigh Dickinson University and Passaic County Community College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Lodi Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Lodi Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 19%Lodi Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Lodi, NJ

Comparing Lodi 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 Diversity109
Well-Paid Single Women85
Well-Paid Single Men73
Female Share of the Population79
Senior Citizens67
Age of the Population53
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Male Share of the Population42

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size53
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income62
People in Middle Class or Better63
People Above Poverty63
College Educated Adults53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use108
Walking and Biking to Work67
Short Commute Times49
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone79
Housing Recently Built35
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
Affordability of Rents26
Affordability of Property Taxes14

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime85
Low Violent Crime65

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