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Lower, NJ


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Lower, New Jersey

The population of Lower is 22,945.

The People and Families of Lower

In Lower, about 56% of adults are married.

Seniors are common in Lower.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lower had a median family income of $45,058.

Lower Housing

Of the housing in Lower, 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. Property taxes in Lower are low by New Jersey standards.

Commuting

In Lower, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyLower Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 11%Lower Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Lower, NJ

Comparing Lower 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 Population109
Senior Citizens1010
Female Share of the Population79
Well-Paid Single Men52
Male Share of the Population42
Racial Diversity32
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married64
Average Household Size42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty63
People in Middle Class or Better52
Median Family Income51
College Educated Adults32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use84
Walking and Biking to Work78
Short Commute Times59
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built68
People Living Alone67
Affordability of Property Taxes410
Affordability of Rents38
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime63
Low Violent Crime64
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