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Somerdale, NJ


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Somerdale, New Jersey

Introduction to Somerdale, New Jersey

Somerdale, New Jersey, in Camden county, is 4 miles SE of Gloucester, New Jersey (center to center) and 10 miles SE of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. There are an estimated 5,192 people who live in the town.

Somerdale History

Paleo-Indians, and their descendants, the Lenapes, originally inhabited this region. In the early 1600s, several Dutch families established a fur trading post. During the 17th and early 18th century, the majoirty of the settlers were Quakers. Camden County was created on March 13, 1844. Clementon Township, which has since dissolved, was established on February 24, 1903, and the present territory of Somerdale was created on April 23, 1929, from parts of the Clementon Township.

Somerdale and Nearby Attractions

  • Afro-American Historical and Cultural Museum
  • Camden Children's Garden
  • Adventure Aquarium
  • Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
  • Independence National Park
  • Atwater Kent Museum

Things To Do In Somerdale

Artifacts and memorabilia at the Indian King Tavern Museum, National Museum of American Jewish History, Atwater Kent Museum, Independence Seaport Museum, and Afro-American Historical and Cultural Museum reflect the historical and cultural background of the region. John Wanamaker House, Walt Whitman House, Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site, and Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site are some of the places of historic interest located within 10 miles of Somerdale. The Independence National Park, which houses the Liberty Bell and the Independence Hall, is another popular attraction. Various facilities for boating, hiking, picnicking, and camping are available at the Fort Washington State Park, Neshaminy State Park, and Rancocas State Park.

Somerdale Transportation

Air transportation is available from the Philadelphia International Airport.

Somerdale Higher Education

Camden County College, Rutgers University, and Rowan University are among the nearby colleges.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophySomerdale Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Somerdale Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Somerdale Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Somerdale Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Somerdale, NJ

Comparing Somerdale 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
Racial Diversity97
Well-Paid Single Men96
Well-Paid Single Women85
Age of the Population87
Male Share of the Population87
Senior Citizens68
Female Share of the Population44
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size53
Portion of People Married43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better84
People Above Poverty75
Median Family Income73
College Educated Adults43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use108
Walking and Biking to Work89
Short Commute Times37
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
People Living Alone89
Affordability of Rents610
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Housing Recently Built46
Affordability of Property Taxes27

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime74
Low Violent Crime53
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