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Wenonah, NJ


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Wenonah, New Jersey

Wenonah, New Jersey, in Gloucester county, is 5 miles SW of Gloucester, New Jersey (center to center) and 10 miles S of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. About 2,317 people people live in Wenonah.

The People and Families of Wenonah

In Wenonah, about 65% of adults are married. Homes in Wenonah tend to contain married couples. The town has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wenonah had a median family income of $82,505. Wenonah does not have a large underclass. It turns out that people in the town tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads. As it happens, more people than usual in Wenonah are able to work from their homes.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($1,500) in Wenonah than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Crime and Safety

Residents of Wenonah enjoy its low crime rate.

Wenonah Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Wenonah, about 89% 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. If you're looking for affordable rentals, Wenonah is one place with an advantage over most places in New Jersey.

Commuting

In Wenonah, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyWenonah Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyWenonah Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyWenonah Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyWenonah Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyWenonah People in Middle Class or Better
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 6%Wenonah Low Violent Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Wenonah College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Wenonah Public Transportation Use
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Wenonah Low Property Crime
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 18%Wenonah Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Wenonah, NJ

Comparing Wenonah 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 Men107
Well-Paid Single Women107
Age of the Population89
Male Share of the Population76
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Racial Diversity51
Female Share of the Population55
Senior Citizens46

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married108
Average Household Size96

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income108
People in Middle Class or Better108
People Above Poverty109
College Educated Adults108

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use103
Working at Home99
Walking and Biking to Work87
Short Commute Times26

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46
People Living Alone24
Housing Recently Built22
Affordability of Rents29
Affordability of Property Taxes15

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime910
Low Violent Crime910
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