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Runnemede, NJ


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Runnemede, New Jersey

Runnemede, New Jersey, in Camden county, is 2 miles SE of Gloucester, New Jersey (center to center) and 8 miles SE of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town is included in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 8,533 people lived in Runnemede.

The People and Families of Runnemede

In Runnemede, about 49% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Runnemede had a median family income of $50,127.

Political Inclinations

Runnemede residents donated more money ($1,300) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the town.

Runnemede Housing

An estimated 70% of living spaces in Runnemede are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Living alone is quite feasible in the town, with the choice of small rental properties there. In general, Runnemede offers inexpensive rents.

Commuting

In Runnemede, 87% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 7%Runnemede Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Runnemede Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Runnemede, NJ

Comparing Runnemede 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
Senior Citizens78
Age of the Population75
Well-Paid Single Women63
Well-Paid Single Men62
Racial Diversity65
Male Share of the Population64
Female Share of the Population67
Children Under 5 Years Old33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size63
Portion of People Married43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty74
People in Middle Class or Better63
Median Family Income62
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use97
Short Commute Times37
Working at Home33
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
People Living Alone68
Affordability of Rents510
Housing Recently Built35
Affordability of Property Taxes28
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime42
Low Violent Crime42

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