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Moorestown, New Jersey

Introduction to Moorestown, New Jersey

Moorestown, New Jersey, in Burlington county, is 5 miles NE of Cherry Hill, New Jersey and 11 miles E of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The people of the town are in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. Moorestown has a population of 19,017.

Moorestown History

The village of Moorestown was established as a Quaker town in 1682. It was originally known as Chestertown. It was named Moorestown during the mid 1800s after Thomas Moore, who was a major landowner. The location where the New Jersey Bell Telephone Company presently stands is significant in the history of the town, because this was the land where John Cox built a tavern in 1745. Town meetings were held at this tavern before the Old Town Hall was built.

Moorestown and nearby Attractions

  • Smith-Cadbury Mansion
  • Kuser Farm Mansion
  • Walt Whitman House
  • Rancocas State Park

Things To Do In Moorestown

In 2005, Moorestown was ranked the No. 1 spot among the best places to live in America by Money Magazine. The Recreation department of the town arranges activities ranging from various sports like football, lacrosse, tennis and rowing, to artistic contests involving music and dance.

Moorestown Transportation

Air transportation is available from Philadelphia International Airport.

Moorestown Higher Education

The Holy Family College, Rutgers University, Temple University and Campden Community College offer facilities for higher learning.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Moorestown Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Moorestown College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Moorestown Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Moorestown Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Moorestown People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Moorestown Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Moorestown, NJ

Comparing Moorestown 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 Men108
Well-Paid Single Women109
Age of the Population99
Female Share of the Population89
Senior Citizens78
Racial Diversity75
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Male Share of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size86

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income109
College Educated Adults109
People in Middle Class or Better108
People Above Poverty97

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home98
Public Transportation Use95
Walking and Biking to Work55
Short Commute Times48

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Housing Recently Built46
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45
People Living Alone34
Affordability of Rents25
Affordability of Property Taxes13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime75
Low Property Crime74

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