Maple Shade, NJ

Maple Shade, New Jersey

Introduction to Maple Shade, New Jersey

Maple Shade, New Jersey, in Burlington county, is 2 miles NE of Cherry Hill, New Jersey and 9 miles E of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town is considered part of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. Maple Shade has a population of 19,079.

Maple Shade History

The township of Maple Shade was originally established as Chester Township in November of 1688. Between June 1690 and February 1699 it was also known as Cropwell Township. The area was officially incorporated as a New Jersey Township in February of 1798. The present name of Maple Shade was adapted in November 1945.

Maple Shade and nearby Attractions

• Pennsauken Historical Society
• Cherry Hill Public Library
• Barclay Farmstead
• Historical Society of Moorestown at Smith-Cadbury Mansion
• Adventure Aquarium
• Philadelphia Zoo

Things To Do In Maple Shade

Maple Shade has several interesting options for recreational activities in and around its borders. There are parks where one can relax and refresh or exercise. The recreation department of the township arranges a variety of programs around the year designed to be educational and fun.

Maple Shade Transportation

Philadelphia International is the nearest major airport.

Maple Shade Higher Education

Rutgers University, Arcadia University, Community College of Philadelphia and Philadelphia University provide facilities for higher education.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 15%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 15%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 17%
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 17%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Maple Shade, NJ

Comparing Maple Shade to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Maple Shade Almanac

Maple Shade Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Maple Shade Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Maple Shade residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Maple Shade High Schools (2004)

MAPLE SHADE HIGH
FREDERICK & CLINTON AVES
856-779-2880
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 989 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Maple Shade Colleges

(List of All New Jersey Colleges)

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