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Wallington, NJ


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Wallington, New Jersey

Wallington, New Jersey, in Bergen county, is 0 miles E of Passaic, New Jersey (center to center) and 8 miles N of Newark, New Jersey. The town is part of the Bergen - Passaic metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 11,583 people people live in Wallington.

The People and Families of Wallington

In Wallington, about 49% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wallington had a median family income of $55,291.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($3,410) in Wallington than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Wallington Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Wallington, about 41% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average year in which most residences in the town were built is earlier than in most places. Renting one (or even zero) bedroom apartments is pretty common in Wallington.

Commuting

In Wallington, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Wallington Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Wallington, NJ

Comparing Wallington 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 Women85
Well-Paid Single Men84
Racial Diversity86
Age of the Population76
Senior Citizens67
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population56
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size53
Portion of People Married43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty74
Median Family Income73
People in Middle Class or Better63
College Educated Adults43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use96
Walking and Biking to Work56
Short Commute Times48
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone79
Affordability of Rents37
Housing Recently Built24
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Affordability of Property Taxes25

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime86
Low Violent Crime75

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