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National Park, New Jersey

National Park, New Jersey, in Gloucester county, is 4 miles W of Gloucester, New Jersey (center to center) and 6 miles S of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town is conveniently located inside the Philadelphia metropolitan area. There are an estimated 3,205 people in National Park.

The People and Families of National Park

In National Park, about 55% of adults are married. Families have pride of place in National Park, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, National Park had a median family income of $51,535.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

National Park Housing

Approximately 85% of housing in National Park is owner-occupied. The town is known in New Jersey for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in National Park.

Commuting

In National Park, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%National Park Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 11%National Park Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 12%National Park Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 15%National Park Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of National Park, NJ

Comparing National Park 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
Male Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Men72
Well-Paid Single Women71
Age of the Population54
Racial Diversity41
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Senior Citizens35
Female Share of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size108
Portion of People Married86

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better83
Median Family Income82
People Above Poverty73
College Educated Adults21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use93
Walking and Biking to Work88
Short Commute Times59
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
Housing Recently Built33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
People Living Alone23
Affordability of Rents29
Affordability of Property Taxes19

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime76
Low Violent Crime54

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