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Netcong, New Jersey, in Morris county, is 14 miles W of Parsippany, New Jersey (center to center) and 30 miles W of Newark, New Jersey. As of the year 2000 census, 2,580 people lived in Netcong.
In Netcong, about 51% of adults are married.
In 2000, Netcong had a median family income of $65,833. Significantly, more adults in Netcong have earned college degrees than have people in most other towns in New Jersey.
Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from Netcong.
An estimated 64% of living spaces in Netcong are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The town housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. Living alone is quite feasible in Netcong, with the choice of small rental properties there.
In Netcong, 90% of commuters drive to work.
Netcong strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):
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| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 6% |  |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Netcong to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):
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