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Spotswood, NJ


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Spotswood, New Jersey

Spotswood, New Jersey, in Middlesex county, is 2 miles SW of Old Bridge, New Jersey (center to center) and 26 miles SW of Newark, New Jersey. The town is conveniently located inside the Middlesex - Somerset - Hunterdon metropolitan area. There are an estimated 7,880 people in Spotswood.

The People and Families of Spotswood

In Spotswood, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Spotswood had a median family income of $73,062.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($2,000) in Spotswood. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Spotswood Housing

Approximately 80% of housing in Spotswood is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Spotswood, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Spotswood Low Property Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Spotswood Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Spotswood Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Spotswood Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Spotswood Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Spotswood, NJ

Comparing Spotswood 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 Men96
Well-Paid Single Women96
Age of the Population87
Senior Citizens89
Male Share of the Population65
Racial Diversity65
Female Share of the Population56
Children Under 5 Years Old44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income97
People Above Poverty86
People in Middle Class or Better85
College Educated Adults53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use96
Walking and Biking to Work56
Working at Home33
Short Commute Times13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
People Living Alone57
Housing Recently Built46
Affordability of Rents38
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Affordability of Property Taxes15

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime108
Low Violent Crime75

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