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West Deptford, New Jersey

Introduction to West Deptford, New Jersey

West Deptford, New Jersey, in Gloucester county, is 6 miles SW of Gloucester, New Jersey and 9 miles S of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town is part of the Philadelphia metropolitan statistical area. About 19,368 people live in West Deptford.

West Deptford History

Portions of the Deptford Township were taken to form the West Deptford Township, which was officially incorporated on March 1, 1871. Located along the Delaware River, this town has been home to several companies over the years, including Johnson-Matthey, Sunoco, and Checkpoint Systems. The excellent infrastructure, together with the interstate 95 connecting New York and Washington D.C., has been a major reason behind the quick development and prosperity of this town.

West Deptford and nearby Attractions

  • American Swedish Historical Museum
  • Walt Whitman House
  • New Jersey State Aquarium
  • Audubon Free Public Library
  • Fort Mott State Park

Things To Do In West Deptford

During a stay at West Deptford, one can visit many of the museums and historic sites in New Jersey like the American Swedish Historical Museum, the Indian King Tavern Museum, and the house of Walt Whitman, the famous American poet, journalist, essayist and humanist. The Audubon Free Public Library is another place of interest. Amalthea Cellars is a winery near the township of West Deptford that is worth making a trip to.

West Deptford Transportation

Air transportation is available from Philadelphia International Airport.

West Deptford Higher Education

Gloucester County College, Camden County College, the Community College of Philadelphia, and Rutgers University – Camden all provide opportunities for higher education to the residents of West Deptford.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 15%West Deptford Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 16%West Deptford Affordability of Property Taxes
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%West Deptford Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of West Deptford, NJ

Comparing West Deptford 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 Women96
Well-Paid Single Men85
Age of the Population65
Male Share of the Population65
Racial Diversity54
Female Share of the Population56
Senior Citizens44
Children Under 5 Years Old34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married64
Average Household Size53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better86
Median Family Income85
People Above Poverty85
College Educated Adults64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use84
Walking and Biking to Work77
Short Commute Times59
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Housing Recently Built68
People Living Alone67
Affordability of Rents38
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
Affordability of Property Taxes39

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime74
Low Violent Crime75
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