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Pemberton, NJ


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Pemberton, New Jersey

Pemberton, New Jersey, in Burlington county, is 14 miles SE of Bensalem, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 24 miles E of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town contains a population of approximately 1,210.

The People and Families of Pemberton

In Pemberton, about 47% of adults are married. Unmarried people abound in Pemberton.

Unlike most towns, the town has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pemberton had a median family income of $48,500.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Pemberton favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $200. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.

Pemberton Housing

Pemberton has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 50% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the town might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Pemberton, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Rents in the town tend toward the low side for New Jersey. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Pemberton the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Pemberton, 92% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the town -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyPemberton Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 6%Pemberton Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Pemberton Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Pemberton Well-Paid Single Men
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 12%Pemberton Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 14%Pemberton Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Pemberton Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Pemberton Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Pemberton, NJ

Comparing Pemberton 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
Racial Diversity108
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men94
Well-Paid Single Women93
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Age of the Population21
Senior Citizens22
Female Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size74
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better83
Median Family Income82
People Above Poverty73
College Educated Adults72

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use93
Walking and Biking to Work99
Short Commute Times610
Working at Home33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
People Living Alone57
Affordability of Rents29
Housing Recently Built21
Affordability of Property Taxes19

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime11
Low Violent Crime11

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