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West Amwell, NJ


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West Amwell, New Jersey

West Amwell, New Jersey, in Hunterdon county, is 14 miles NW of Trenton, New Jersey (center to center) and 30 miles NE of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town is in the Middlesex - Somerset - Hunterdon area. There are 2,383 residents in West Amwell.

The People and Families of West Amwell

In West Amwell, about 66% of adults are married. When people think of West Amwell, they might picture couples and families, not singles.

Males are more numerous in the town than in most towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, West Amwell had a median family income of $79,605. In West Amwell, most people are middle class or better. The town is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in West Amwell. Lots of residents of the town prove that it's possible to work from home regularly.

West Amwell Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in West Amwell that were owner-occupied was 84%.

Commuting

In West Amwell, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyWest Amwell Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyWest Amwell Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyWest Amwell People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyWest Amwell Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyWest Amwell Well-Paid Single Women
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyWest Amwell Low Violent Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%West Amwell College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%West Amwell Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of West Amwell, NJ

Comparing West Amwell 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 Men108
Well-Paid Single Women107
Age of the Population910
Male Share of the Population99
Racial Diversity41
Senior Citizens46
Female Share of the Population22
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size63

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better109
Median Family Income107
College Educated Adults107

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Public Transportation Use92
Walking and Biking to Work74
Short Commute Times26

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
Housing Recently Built56
People Living Alone34
Affordability of Rents14
Affordability of Property Taxes17

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime76
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