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Rocky Hill, NJ


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Rocky Hill, New Jersey

Rocky Hill, New Jersey, in Somerset county, is 13 miles NE of Trenton, New Jersey (center to center) and 33 miles SW of Newark, New Jersey. Part of the surrounding Middlesex - Somerset - Hunterdon metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Rocky Hill is home to some 662 residents.

The People and Families of Rocky Hill

In Rocky Hill, about 66% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Rocky Hill are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rocky Hill had a median family income of $100,314. More so than most places, the people in Rocky Hill generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the town with spending money keeps the town vital. Fewer people in Rocky Hill are poor than in most places in New Jersey. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the town. Home-based work is more common in Rocky Hill than in most places. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in the town.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($3,250) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Rocky Hill. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Rocky Hill Housing

According to the 2000 census, 81% of the housing in Rocky Hill was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Rocky Hill, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyRocky Hill Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyRocky Hill Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyRocky Hill Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyRocky Hill College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyRocky Hill People in Middle Class or Better
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyRocky Hill Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Rocky Hill Public Transportation Use
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Rocky Hill Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Rocky Hill, NJ

Comparing Rocky Hill 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 Women1010
Age of the Population910
Male Share of the Population88
Racial Diversity73
Senior Citizens79
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Female Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married97
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income109
People Above Poverty109

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use105
Working at Home99
Short Commute Times710
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
People Living Alone57
Housing Recently Built56
Affordability of Rents13
Affordability of Property Taxes14
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