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Wanaque, NJ


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Wanaque, New Jersey

Wanaque, New Jersey, in Passaic county, is 7 miles N of Wayne, New Jersey (center to center) and 21 miles N of Newark, New Jersey. The town is in the Bergen - Passaic area. There are 10,266 residents in Wanaque.

The People and Families of Wanaque

In Wanaque, about 56% of adults are married. When people think of Wanaque, they might picture couples and families, not singles. The faces of the town are those of its large families.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wanaque had a median family income of $71,127.

Political Inclinations

Wanaque folks tended to give their money ($510) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Wanaque Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Wanaque that were owner-occupied was 80%.

Commuting

In Wanaque, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Wanaque Low Rate of Poverty
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Wanaque Low Property Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Wanaque Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Wanaque, NJ

Comparing Wanaque 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 Women84
Well-Paid Single Men74
Racial Diversity75
Age of the Population65
Male Share of the Population65
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Female Share of the Population56
Senior Citizens44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size98
Portion of People Married97

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty97
Median Family Income96
People in Middle Class or Better86
College Educated Adults64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use84
Working at Home44
Walking and Biking to Work34
Short Commute Times36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built46
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24
People Living Alone22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Affordability of Rents13
Affordability of Property Taxes14

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime97
Low Violent Crime86

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