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Mount Holly, New Jersey

Introduction to Mount Holly, New Jersey

Mount Holly, New Jersey, in Burlington county, is 9 miles SE of Bensalem, Pennsylvania and 20 miles E of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania . Part of the surrounding Philadelphia metro area, Mount Holly is home to some 10,728 residents.

Mount Holly History

The area that is known as Mount Holly started developing after a dam was built on the Rancocas. This allowed mills to be built in the area. The mills were followed by houses and commercial buildings. The area was established as Northampton in 1688. The present name Mount Holly was adapted in November 1931.

Mount Holly and nearby Attractions

  • Burlington County Historic Prison
  • Shinn Curtis Log Cabin
  • St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
  • Old Courthouse Complex
  • Thomas Budd House
  • Rancocas State Park

Things To Do In Mount Holly

The people of Mount Holly have preserved their history very well. As a result of this, there are many sites around the area which have been mentioned in the National Register of Historic Places. These sites are very popular with people who would like to learn about the past of the area. The Rancocas State Park is a well maintained park which is spread over a large area and provides facilities for a varied range of activities.

Mount Holly Transportation

Regular flights are available from the Philadelphia International Airport.

Mount Holly Higher Education

There are several colleges around Mount Holly; some of them are Burlington County College, Camden County College and Holy Family College.

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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