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Moorestown, NJ


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Moorestown, New Jersey

Moorestown, New Jersey, in Burlington county, is 5 miles NE of Cherry Hill, New Jersey (center to center) 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.

The People and Families of Moorestown

In Moorestown, about 65% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Moorestown.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Moorestown had a median family income of $94,844. Moorestown is full of successful families and individuals. The town benefits from its educated workforce. Moorestown, compared to most towns like it, can boast of a large population of high-income unmarried people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Moorestown residents, with $79,475. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Moorestown Housing

In Moorestown, 81% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Moorestown, 89% of commuters drive to work.

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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