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Mount Laurel, NJ


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Mount Laurel, New Jersey

Introduction to Mount Laurel, New Jersey

Mount Laurel, New Jersey, in Burlington county, is 7 miles E of Cherry Hill, New Jersey and 14 miles E of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town is conveniently located inside the Philadelphia metropolitan area. There are an estimated 40,221 people in Mount Laurel.

Mount Laurel History

Lenni-Lenape Indians were the original inhabitants of Mount Laurel. Prior to its incorporation, the town was a part of the Evesham Township. The township of Mount Laurel was incorporated on March 7, 1872.

Mount Laurel and nearby Attractions

  • Barclay Farmstead Museum
  • Jacob's Chapel
  • Garden State Discovery Museum
  • Fort Washington State Park
  • Indian King Tavern Museum
  • Rancocas State Park

Things To Do In Mount Laurel

Mount Laurel offers a number of scenic landscapes which are ideal for family picnics. The town also offers wonderful recreational waterways. The parks and playgrounds include several recreational facilities and the restaurants of Mount Laurel serve both regional and international delicacies.

Mount Laurel Transportation

Philadelphia International Airport is the nearest major airport.

Mount Laurel Higher Education

Arcadia University provides facilities foe higher studies.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Mount Laurel Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Mount Laurel People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Mount Laurel Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Mount Laurel Well-Paid Single Men
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Mount Laurel Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Mount Laurel Low Property Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Mount Laurel Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Mount Laurel College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Mount Laurel, NJ

Comparing Mount Laurel 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 Women109
Well-Paid Single Men108
Female Share of the Population99
Age of the Population96
Senior Citizens87
Racial Diversity46
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married75
Average Household Size42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better108
People Above Poverty108
Median Family Income97
College Educated Adults98

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home98
Public Transportation Use75
Short Commute Times36
Walking and Biking to Work15

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
People Living Alone68
Affordability of Rents23
Affordability of Property Taxes26
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime96
Low Property Crime95

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