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Southampton, NJ


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Southampton, New Jersey

Southampton, New Jersey, in Burlington county, is 20 miles E of Cherry Hill, New Jersey (center to center) and 27 miles E of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Part of the surrounding Philadelphia metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Southampton is home to some 10,388 residents.

The People and Families of Southampton

In Southampton, about 61% of adults are married.

You'll see many senior citizens in Southampton.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Southampton had a median family income of $57,419.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($3,450) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Southampton. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Southampton Housing

According to the 2000 census, 94% of the housing in Southampton was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the town have gone up relatively recently. In Southampton you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Southampton, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 10%Southampton Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Southampton Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Southampton, NJ

Comparing Southampton 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 Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population810
Well-Paid Single Men73
Well-Paid Single Women73
Racial Diversity32
Male Share of the Population31
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty96
People in Middle Class or Better85
Median Family Income73
College Educated Adults53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home98
Public Transportation Use83
Walking and Biking to Work55
Short Commute Times36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
People Living Alone78
Affordability of Property Taxes310
Affordability of Rents38
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

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