Voorhees, NJ

Voorhees, New Jersey

Voorhees, New Jersey, in Camden county, is 7 miles SE of Cherry Hill, New Jersey (center to center) and 13 miles SE of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Philadelphia metropolitan area. Voorhees contains a population of approximately 28,126.

The People and Families of Voorhees

In Voorhees, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Voorhees had a median family income of $86,873. Interestingly, lots of people in Voorhees have Bachelor's degrees (or better). In the town, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Voorhees favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $18,100. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

Voorhees Housing

Voorhees has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 68% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in New Jersey, which may reflect a commitment to education in the town.

Commuting

In Voorhees, 83% of commuters drive to work. In the town, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Voorhees, NJ

Comparing Voorhees to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Voorhees Almanac

Voorhees Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Voorhees Public Libraries

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Voorhees Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Voorhees residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Voorhees, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Voorhees High Schools (2004)

EASTERN HIGH
LAUREL OAK ROAD
856-346-6720
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 1,010 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Voorhees Colleges

(List of All New Jersey Colleges)

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