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Secaucus, NJ


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Secaucus, New Jersey

Secaucus, New Jersey, in Hudson county, is 1 miles W of Union City, New Jersey (center to center) and 5 miles NW of New York, New York. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Jersey City metropolitan area. Secaucus contains a population of approximately 15,931.

The People and Families of Secaucus

In Secaucus, about 48% of adults are married.

Approximately 21% of Secaucus is non-white. Secaucus offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Secaucus had a median family income of $72,568. In Secaucus, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Secaucus favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $19,250. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

Secaucus Housing

Secaucus has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 60% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The town, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments.

Commuting

In Secaucus, 77% of commuters drive to work. In Secaucus, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophySecaucus Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophySecaucus Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Secaucus Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Secaucus Racial Diversity
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Secaucus Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Secaucus, NJ

Comparing Secaucus 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 Men109
Well-Paid Single Women109
Racial Diversity109
Male Share of the Population88
Age of the Population87
Senior Citizens78
Female Share of the Population33
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income97
College Educated Adults86
People in Middle Class or Better74
People Above Poverty63

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work78
Short Commute Times37
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Housing Recently Built68
Affordability of Rents24
Affordability of Property Taxes25

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime86
Low Property Crime42

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