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Phillipsburg, New Jersey

Introduction to Phillipsburg, New Jersey

Phillipsburg, New Jersey, in Warren county, is 10 miles NE of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and 51 miles N of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town is included in the Newark metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 15,166 people lived in Phillipsburg.

Phillipsburg History

Phillipsburg was created from portions of land from Phillipsburg Township, which is now known as Lopatcong Township. It was incorporated in March 1861 and named after an early settler, William Phillips. Since this town is situated at the confluence of the Lehigh and Delaware rivers, it used to be a significant transportation center in the era of canal shipping.

Phillipsburg and nearby Attractions

  • Bethlehem Area Public Library
  • Merrill Creek Environmental Resource Center
  • Bushkill Park
  • National Canal Museum
  • Volendam Windmill Museum
  • Harkers Hollow Golf Course

Things To Do In Phillipsburg

The town celebrates holidays by organizing special programs which are quite entertaining. The Harkers Hollow Golf course is very popular among golf lovers.

Phillipsburg Transportation

Lehigh Valley International Airport offers regular flights.

Phillipsburg Higher Education

One can opt for higher studies at Lafayette College, Lehigh University or Moravian College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 7%Phillipsburg Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 7%Phillipsburg Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 15%Phillipsburg Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Phillipsburg, NJ

Comparing Phillipsburg 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
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Female Share of the Population78
Racial Diversity75
Senior Citizens67
Well-Paid Single Women62
Well-Paid Single Men52
Age of the Population53
Male Share of the Population43

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size53
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income52
People in Middle Class or Better41
People Above Poverty41
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work89
Public Transportation Use73
Short Commute Times59
Working at Home33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
People Living Alone78
Affordability of Rents510
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
Affordability of Property Taxes310
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime86
Low Violent Crime75

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