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Randolph, NJ


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Randolph, New Jersey

Randolph, New Jersey is 7 miles W of Parsippany, New Jersey (center to center) and 22 miles W of Newark, New Jersey. It is in Morris county. The town is part of the Newark metro area. The population of Randolph is 24,847.

The People and Families of Randolph

In Randolph, about 70% of adults are married. Randolph, compared to the great majority of similar-sized towns, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults. The size of households in the town is larger than most.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in Randolph.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Randolph had a median family income of $115,722. Randolph is one of the richer towns in New Jersey. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the town. There aren't a lot of poor people in Randolph. The people of the town can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the town. A sizable number of people in Randolph work from home. Notably, the town is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.

Political Inclinations

Among Randolph political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $28,150. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Crime and Safety

Crime is quite low in Randolph.

Randolph Housing

Of the housing in Randolph, approximately 74% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the town. Randolph offers a good supply of small apartments. Real estate taxes per home are higher in the town than most places in New Jersey.

Commuting

In Randolph, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyRandolph Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyRandolph Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyRandolph People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyRandolph Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyRandolph College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyRandolph Well-Paid Single Women
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Randolph Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Randolph Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Randolph, NJ

Comparing Randolph 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
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women109
Male Share of the Population98
Racial Diversity87
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Age of the Population53
Female Share of the Population23
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size98

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Public Transportation Use85
Walking and Biking to Work56
Short Commute Times24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Housing Recently Built89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
People Living Alone23
Affordability of Rents24
Affordability of Property Taxes11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime108
Low Violent Crime109

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