Medford Lakes, NJ

Medford Lakes, New Jersey

Medford Lakes, New Jersey, in Burlington county, is 13 miles SE of Cherry Hill, New Jersey (center to center) and 20 miles E of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town is considered part of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. Medford Lakes has a population of 4,173.

The People and Families of Medford Lakes

In Medford Lakes, about 70% of adults are married. Medford Lakes is considered a town for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Medford Lakes had a median family income of $83,695. Medford Lakes has a large middle class. The town finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in Medford Lakes value education and a large proportion are college graduates. An unusual characteristic of the town is the share of people in it who work at home.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Medford Lakes ($1,500). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

The streets of Medford Lakes are considered safe by both national and state standards.

Medford Lakes Housing

About 94% of housing units in Medford Lakes are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Medford Lakes, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Low Property Crime (vs. State)	Top 4%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 7%

Comparative Profile of Medford Lakes, NJ

Comparing Medford Lakes 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 Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

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
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Medford Lakes Almanac

Medford Lakes Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Medford Lakes Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Medford Lakes residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Medford Lakes, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Medford Lakes Colleges

(List of All New Jersey Colleges)

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