Old Tappan, NJ

Old Tappan, New Jersey

Old Tappan, New Jersey, in Bergen county, is 7 miles NW of Yonkers, New York (center to center) and 18 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. Old Tappan contains a population of approximately 5,482.

The People and Families of Old Tappan

In Old Tappan, about 69% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Old Tappan, at least compared to other towns of its size. The town has a large-family feeling.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Old Tappan had a median family income of $106,772. The typical family in Old Tappan is better off than most in New Jersey. The town has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Old Tappan. Interestingly, lots of people in the town have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Old Tappan favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $9,420. 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 Old Tappan.

Old Tappan Housing

Old Tappan has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 93% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in New Jersey, which may reflect a commitment to education in the town.

Commuting

In Old Tappan, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 14%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 14%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Old Tappan, NJ

Comparing Old Tappan to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Old Tappan Almanac

Old Tappan Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Old Tappan Public Libraries

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Old Tappan Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Old Tappan residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Old Tappan, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

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Old Tappan High Schools (2004)

N VALLEY REG H OLD TAPPAN
CENTRAL AVE
201-784-1600
Serves 1,199 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14

Old Tappan Colleges

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