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New Milford, New Jersey

New Milford, New Jersey, in Bergen county, is 6 miles W of Yonkers, New York (center to center) and 13 miles N of New York, New York. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Bergen - Passaic metropolitan area. New Milford contains a population of approximately 16,400.

The People and Families of New Milford

In New Milford, about 55% of adults are married.

Approximately 21% of New Milford is non-white. New Milford offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, New Milford had a median family income of $77,216.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in New Milford favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $4,000. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

Crime and Safety

Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in New Milford.

New Milford Housing

New Milford has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 63% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the town might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. New Milford, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in New Jersey, which may reflect a commitment to education in the town.

Commuting

In New Milford, 86% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%New Milford Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%New Milford Low Violent Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%New Milford Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%New Milford Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%New Milford Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%New Milford Racial Diversity
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%New Milford Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%New Milford Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%New Milford People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of New Milford, NJ

Comparing New Milford 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 Men108
Well-Paid Single Women108
Racial Diversity99
Age of the Population98
Senior Citizens89
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population57
Children Under 5 Years Old56

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married75
Average Household Size64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income97
People in Middle Class or Better97
People Above Poverty97
College Educated Adults87

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use108
Working at Home76
Walking and Biking to Work56
Short Commute Times24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone68
Affordability of Rents37
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
Housing Recently Built24
Affordability of Property Taxes12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime109

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