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Oradell, NJ


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Oradell, New Jersey

Oradell, New Jersey, in Bergen county, is 7 miles E of Paterson, New Jersey (center to center) and 15 miles N of New York, New York. The town is conveniently located inside the Bergen - Passaic metropolitan area. There are an estimated 8,047 people in Oradell.

The People and Families of Oradell

In Oradell, about 68% of adults are married. Many folks in Oradell are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the town, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Oradell had a median family income of $102,842. Oradell has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The town has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Oradell living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the town.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($22,800) in Oradell. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Crime and Safety

The low crime rate is a boost to quality of living and housing values in Oradell.

Oradell Housing

Approximately 90% of housing in Oradell is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the town than you'll find in other towns. Property taxes are a bit high in Oradell, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Oradell, 81% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in the town is to try the public transportation system.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyOradell Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyOradell Public Transportation Use
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyOradell Low Property Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Oradell Low Rate of Poverty
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Oradell Low Violent Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Oradell People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Oradell College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Oradell Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Oradell Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Oradell, NJ

Comparing Oradell 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
Age of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men98
Well-Paid Single Women98
Senior Citizens78
Racial Diversity76
Female Share of the Population68
Male Share of the Population53
Children Under 5 Years Old45

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size98

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income109
People Above Poverty109
People in Middle Class or Better109
College Educated Adults109

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home76
Walking and Biking to Work12
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34
Housing Recently Built24
People Living Alone22
Affordability of Rents13
Affordability of Property Taxes11

Crime

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

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