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Matawan, NJ


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Matawan, New Jersey

Matawan, New Jersey is 6 miles W of Middletown, New Jersey (center to center) and 22 miles S of Newark, New Jersey. It is in Monmouth county. The population of the town is 8,910.

The People and Families of Matawan

In Matawan, about 56% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Matawan had a median family income of $72,183.

Political Inclinations

Among Matawan political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $4,650. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Crime and Safety

Crime is quite low in Matawan.

Matawan Housing

Of the housing in Matawan, approximately 59% is occupied by their owners. The town offers a good supply of small apartments.

Commuting

In Matawan, 82% of commuters drive to work. Matawan offers good access to public transportation.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyMatawan Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Matawan Well-Paid Single Men
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Matawan Low Property Crime
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Matawan Well-Paid Single Women
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Matawan Low Violent Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Matawan Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Matawan, NJ

Comparing Matawan 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 Men98
Well-Paid Single Women97
Male Share of the Population88
Racial Diversity87
Age of the Population53
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Senior Citizens33
Female Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income96
People in Middle Class or Better96
College Educated Adults86
People Above Poverty75

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Walking and Biking to Work67
Working at Home44
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
Housing Recently Built57
People Living Alone46
Affordability of Rents26
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Affordability of Property Taxes13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime98
Low Violent Crime98

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