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Montgomery, NJ


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Montgomery, New Jersey

Montgomery, New Jersey, in Somerset county, is 18 miles N of Trenton, New Jersey (center to center) and 35 miles SW of Newark, New Jersey. The town is conveniently located inside the Middlesex - Somerset - Hunterdon metropolitan area. There are an estimated 17,481 people in Montgomery.

The People and Families of Montgomery

In Montgomery, about 75% of adults are married. Many folks in Montgomery are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the town, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Montgomery. The kids here are young and many.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Montgomery had a median family income of $129,150. Montgomery has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The town has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Montgomery living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the town. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Montgomery. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in the town, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Crime and Safety

The low crime rate is a boost to quality of living and housing values in Montgomery.

Montgomery Housing

Approximately 87% of housing in Montgomery is owner-occupied. The town contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in Montgomery, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Montgomery, 88% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyMontgomery People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyMontgomery College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyMontgomery Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyMontgomery Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyMontgomery Well-Paid Single Men
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyMontgomery Low Violent Crime
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyMontgomery Well-Paid Single Women
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Montgomery Low Property Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Montgomery Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Montgomery, NJ

Comparing Montgomery 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 Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women109
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Male Share of the Population88
Racial Diversity76
Age of the Population64
Female Share of the Population33
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Public Transportation Use96
Short Commute Times12
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34
People Living Alone11
Affordability of Rents11
Affordability of Property Taxes11

Crime

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

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