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Maywood, NJ


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Maywood, New Jersey

Maywood, New Jersey, in Bergen county, is 4 miles NE of Passaic, New Jersey (center to center) and 12 miles N of New York, New York. The town is in the Bergen - Passaic area. There are 9,523 residents in Maywood.

The People and Families of Maywood

In Maywood, about 56% of adults are married.

Women are better represented than men in Maywood.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Maywood had a median family income of $73,419.

Political Inclinations

Maywood folks tended to give their money ($10,675) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Crime and Safety

Both violent crime and property crime are low in Maywood.

Maywood Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Maywood that were owner-occupied was 68%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas.

Commuting

In Maywood, 86% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyMaywood Low Violent Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Maywood Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Maywood Well-Paid Single Women
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Maywood Low Property Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Maywood Low Rate of Poverty
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Maywood Racial Diversity
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Maywood Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Maywood Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Maywood People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Maywood, NJ

Comparing Maywood 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 Women108
Racial Diversity98
Well-Paid Single Men96
Female Share of the Population910
Age of the Population98
Senior Citizens89
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married75
Average Household Size64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
Median Family Income97
People in Middle Class or Better96
College Educated Adults86

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use108
Walking and Biking to Work78
Working at Home65
Short Commute Times48

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
People Living Alone56
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Housing Recently Built23
Affordability of Rents24
Affordability of Property Taxes14

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime98

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