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Oaklyn, New Jersey, in Camden county, is 2 miles N of Gloucester, New Jersey (center to center) and 5 miles SE of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town is considered part of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. Oaklyn has a population of 4,188.
In Oaklyn, about 49% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Oaklyn live by themselves. The town is known for its large population of single adults.
In 2000, Oaklyn had a median family income of $55,434.
In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Oaklyn ($400). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
About 68% of housing units in Oaklyn are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the town has been around for years. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Typical rents in the town are affordable, at least compared to other towns in the state.
In Oaklyn, 89% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Oaklyn are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.
Oaklyn strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):
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| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 3% |  |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. State) | Top 3% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Oaklyn to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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