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North Arlington, NJ


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North Arlington, New Jersey

North Arlington, New Jersey, in Bergen county, is 4 miles E of East Orange, New Jersey (center to center) and 4 miles NE of Newark, New Jersey. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Bergen - Passaic metropolitan area. North Arlington contains a population of approximately 15,181.

The People and Families of North Arlington

In North Arlington, about 51% of adults are married.

North Arlington boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, North Arlington had a median family income of $62,483.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in North Arlington favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $3,800. 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 North Arlington.

North Arlington Housing

North Arlington has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 54% 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. North Arlington, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments.

Commuting

In North Arlington, 86% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%North Arlington Low Property Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%North Arlington Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%North Arlington Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%North Arlington Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%North Arlington Racial Diversity
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%North Arlington Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of North Arlington, NJ

Comparing North Arlington 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 Women98
Age of the Population99
Senior Citizens910
Well-Paid Single Men96
Racial Diversity98
Female Share of the Population89
Male Share of the Population32
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income84
People Above Poverty85
People in Middle Class or Better84
College Educated Adults54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use108
Walking and Biking to Work66
Short Commute Times26
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone79
Affordability of Rents37
Housing Recently Built23
Affordability of Property Taxes25
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime97

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