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Wayne, NJ


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Wayne, New Jersey

Wayne, New Jersey, in Passaic county, is 14 miles NW of Newark, New Jersey. The town is located in the Bergen - Passaic metropolitan area. Wayne has a population of 54,069.

The People and Families of Wayne

In Wayne, about 60% of adults are married. Lots of Wayne people are married off.

You'll feel comfortable in the town if you're 65 since the town is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wayne had a median family income of $95,114. People in Wayne generally have good earning power. The town has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Wayne than most places. The town enjoys an educated population. This town has lots of successful singles.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Wayne gave more campaign money ($46,155) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Wayne Housing

Owners occupy 82% of the housing units in Wayne. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Wayne, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyWayne Median Family Income
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyWayne Low Violent Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyWayne People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Wayne Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Wayne Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Wayne Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Wayne College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Wayne, NJ

Comparing Wayne 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 Women109
Well-Paid Single Men109
Age of the Population108
Senior Citizens98
Female Share of the Population88
Racial Diversity56
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Male Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married108
Average Household Size87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better109
Median Family Income109
People Above Poverty109
College Educated Adults98

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use86
Working at Home86
Walking and Biking to Work35
Short Commute Times36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
Housing Recently Built47
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
People Living Alone34
Affordability of Rents23
Affordability of Property Taxes12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime108
Low Property Crime84

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