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Lyndhurst, New Jersey


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Lyndhurst, New Jersey

Lyndhurst, New Jersey, in Bergen county, is 3 miles S of Passaic, New Jersey (center to center) and 5 miles NE of Newark, New Jersey. Part of the surrounding Bergen - Passaic metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Lyndhurst is home to some 19,383 residents.

The People and Families of Lyndhurst

In Lyndhurst, about 51% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lyndhurst had a median family income of $63,758.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($17,209) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Lyndhurst. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Lyndhurst Housing

According to the 2000 census, 60% of the housing in Lyndhurst was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the town as the average housing age is high. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in Lyndhurst, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon.

Commuting

In Lyndhurst, 85% of commuters drive to work. If you like the choice of taking public transportation instead of driving, take a look at the town.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Lyndhurst Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Lyndhurst Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Lyndhurst Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Lyndhurst, NJ

Comparing Lyndhurst 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 Women97
Well-Paid Single Men96
Racial Diversity87
Senior Citizens89
Age of the Population87
Female Share of the Population78
Male Share of the Population53
Children Under 5 Years Old12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty86
Median Family Income85
People in Middle Class or Better85
College Educated Adults64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Walking and Biking to Work55
Short Commute Times37
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
People Living Alone68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
Affordability of Rents26
Affordability of Property Taxes26
Housing Recently Built12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime85
Low Violent Crime86

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