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Palisades Park, New Jersey, in Bergen county, is 3 miles N of North Bergen, New Jersey (center to center) and 7 miles N of New York, New York. The town is considered part of the Bergen - Passaic metropolitan area. Palisades Park has a population of 17,073.
In Palisades Park, about 50% of adults are married.
Approximately 52% of Palisades Park is non-white. The town boasts a diverse population for New Jersey, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.
Interestingly, Palisades Park is known for having more men than similar towns.
In 2000, Palisades Park had a median family income of $54,503.
In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Palisades Park ($4,300). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
The streets of Palisades Park are considered safe by both national and state standards.
About 37% of housing units in Palisades Park are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.
In Palisades Park, 77% of commuters drive to work. Residents of Palisades Park, taking advantage of public transportation, try to avoid being as dependent on their cars as people in some other places.
Comparing Palisades Park 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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