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Verona, NJ


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Verona, New Jersey

Verona, New Jersey, in Essex county, is 4 miles SW of Clifton, New Jersey (center to center) and 7 miles NW of Newark, New Jersey. The town is included in the Newark metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 13,533 people lived in Verona.

The People and Families of Verona

In Verona, about 60% of adults are married.

If you spend a lot of time in Verona, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Verona had a median family income of $97,673. Many people in Verona make a good living. Significantly, more adults in the town have earned college degrees than have people in most other towns in New Jersey. (Whether or not they're interested in marriage, it's worth noting that there are a lot of high-income single people in Verona.)

Political Inclinations

Verona residents donated more money ($25,450) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the town.

Crime and Safety

A low crime rate is one of the plusses in Verona.

Verona Housing

An estimated 77% of living spaces in Verona are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The town housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. Living alone is quite feasible in Verona, with the choice of small rental properties there. Optimists try to see the higher property taxes in the town as a sign of wealth and desirability.

Commuting

In Verona, 86% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyVerona Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyVerona Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Verona Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Verona College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Verona Public Transportation Use
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Verona Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Verona People in Middle Class or Better
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Verona Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Verona, NJ

Comparing Verona 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 Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Age of the Population99
Senior Citizens910
Female Share of the Population89
Racial Diversity64
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Male Share of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married75
Average Household Size42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income109
College Educated Adults109
People in Middle Class or Better97
People Above Poverty98

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use108
Working at Home98
Walking and Biking to Work33
Short Commute Times36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
People Living Alone79
Housing Recently Built23
Affordability of Rents24
Affordability of Property Taxes12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime97
Low Violent Crime97

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