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Mount Holly, NJ


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Mount Holly, New Jersey

Mount Holly, New Jersey, in Burlington county, is 9 miles SE of Bensalem, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 20 miles E of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Part of the surrounding Philadelphia metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Mount Holly is home to some 10,728 residents.

The People and Families of Mount Holly

In Mount Holly, about 43% of adults are married.

Approximately 31% of Mount Holly is non-white. If America is a melting pot of different peoples, then the town is very American.

The people of Mount Holly are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mount Holly had a median family income of $52,000.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($7,010) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Mount Holly. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Mount Holly Housing

According to the 2000 census, 62% of the housing in Mount Holly was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the town as the average housing age is high. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in Mount Holly, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. In the town you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Mount Holly, 89% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in Mount Holly it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Mount Holly Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 13%Mount Holly Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Mount Holly Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Mount Holly, NJ

Comparing Mount Holly 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
Racial Diversity109
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men73
Well-Paid Single Women62
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Senior Citizens45
Age of the Population42
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size75
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income62
People in Middle Class or Better62
People Above Poverty52
College Educated Adults53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Public Transportation Use84
Short Commute Times59
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
People Living Alone68
Affordability of Rents38
Affordability of Property Taxes39
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Housing Recently Built23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime52
Low Violent Crime32

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