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North Caldwell, NJ


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North Caldwell, New Jersey

North Caldwell, New Jersey, in Essex county, is 4 miles S of Wayne, New Jersey (center to center) and 10 miles NW of Newark, New Jersey. The town is part of the Newark metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 7,375 people people live in North Caldwell.

The People and Families of North Caldwell

In North Caldwell, about 59% of adults are married. Homes in North Caldwell tend to contain married couples. The town has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone.

North Caldwell is a good place to find men, since there are so many of them in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, North Caldwell had a median family income of $125,465. Overall, families in North Caldwell are likely to be financially secure. Not many of the people of the town are below middle class. North Caldwell does not have a large underclass. It turns out that people in the town tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads. As it happens, more people than usual in North Caldwell are able to work from their homes. It turns out that the town is home to a lot of successful single people.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($42,850) in North Caldwell than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Crime and Safety

Residents of North Caldwell enjoy its low crime rate.

North Caldwell Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in North Caldwell, about 96% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average property tax bill in the town is higher than that of most other communities in New Jersey.

Commuting

In North Caldwell, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyNorth Caldwell Low Rate of Poverty
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyNorth Caldwell Low Property Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyNorth Caldwell Median Family Income
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyNorth Caldwell Low Violent Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyNorth Caldwell People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyNorth Caldwell College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%North Caldwell Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%North Caldwell Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%North Caldwell Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of North Caldwell, NJ

Comparing North Caldwell 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 Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men109
Racial Diversity98
Well-Paid Single Women73
Age of the Population64
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Senior Citizens33
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Public Transportation Use97
Short Commute Times25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Housing Recently Built57
People Living Alone11
Affordability of Property Taxes11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
Affordability of Rents11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime1010

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