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Maple Shade, NJ


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Maple Shade, New Jersey

Maple Shade, New Jersey, in Burlington county, is 2 miles NE of Cherry Hill, New Jersey (center to center) 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.

The People and Families of Maple Shade

In Maple Shade, about 46% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Maple Shade live by themselves. The town is known for its large population of single adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Maple Shade had a median family income of $53,912.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Maple Shade ($6,500). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Maple Shade Housing

About 50% of housing units in Maple Shade are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Homeowners in Maple Shade benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other towns in New Jersey.

Commuting

In Maple Shade, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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

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 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men97
Well-Paid Single Women96
Racial Diversity87
Male Share of the Population87
Senior Citizens67
Age of the Population53
Female Share of the Population44
Children Under 5 Years Old33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married22
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better84
People Above Poverty75
Median Family Income73
College Educated Adults64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use96
Walking and Biking to Work78
Short Commute Times49
Working at Home33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Housing Recently Built57
Affordability of Property Taxes39
Affordability of Rents37

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime74
Low Violent Crime42

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