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Stratford, NJ


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Stratford, New Jersey

Stratford, New Jersey, in Camden county, is 5 miles SE of Gloucester, New Jersey (center to center) and 11 miles SE of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town is considered part of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. Stratford has a population of 7,271.

The People and Families of Stratford

In Stratford, about 54% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Stratford had a median family income of $57,500.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Stratford ($4,000). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Stratford Housing

About 73% of housing units in Stratford are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Typical rents in Stratford are affordable, at least compared to other towns in the state.

Commuting

In Stratford, 85% of commuters drive to work. Residents of the town, taking advantage of public transportation, try to avoid being as dependent on their cars as people in some other places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Stratford Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 7%Stratford Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Stratford, NJ

Comparing Stratford 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 Men85
Well-Paid Single Women84
Male Share of the Population77
Racial Diversity76
Senior Citizens78
Age of the Population75
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Female Share of the Population44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size75
Portion of People Married64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty86
People in Middle Class or Better85
Median Family Income73
College Educated Adults54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Walking and Biking to Work78
Short Commute Times37
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Affordability of Rents510
People Living Alone57
Housing Recently Built46
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
Affordability of Property Taxes27

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime84
Low Violent Crime53

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