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Pequannock, New Jersey, in Morris county, is 2 miles NW of Wayne, New Jersey (center to center) and 16 miles NW of Newark, New Jersey. The town is considered part of the Newark metropolitan area. Pequannock has a population of 13,888.
In Pequannock, about 64% of adults are married. Pequannock is considered a town for married couples and families.
In 2000, Pequannock had a median family income of $84,487. Pequannock has a large middle class. To its credit, the people in the town value education and a large proportion are college graduates.
In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Pequannock ($500). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
The streets of Pequannock are considered safe by both national and state standards.
About 90% of housing units in Pequannock are owner-occupied.
In Pequannock, 91% of commuters drive to work.
Pequannock strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 5% |  |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Pequannock to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):
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| Well-Paid Single Men |  |  |
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| Racial Diversity | |  |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing |  | |
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Affordability of Rents |  | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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