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West Milford, NJ


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West Milford, New Jersey

West Milford, New Jersey, in Passaic county, is 15 miles N of Wayne, New Jersey (center to center) and 29 miles N of Newark, New Jersey. The town is included in the Bergen - Passaic metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 26,410 people lived in West Milford.

The People and Families of West Milford

In West Milford, about 64% of adults are married. West Milford is one of those places you go to when you're already married, not to find someone. It seems that everyone in town is married (though of course they're not).

The town is noted for its large share of males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, West Milford had a median family income of $80,264.

Political Inclinations

West Milford residents donated more money ($5,200) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the town.

West Milford Housing

An estimated 90% of living spaces in West Milford are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Vacation or seasonal housing units are not uncommon in the town.

Commuting

In West Milford, 92% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%West Milford Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%West Milford Low Property Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%West Milford People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%West Milford Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%West Milford Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%West Milford Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of West Milford, NJ

Comparing West Milford 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
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men96
Well-Paid Single Women85
Age of the Population74
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Senior Citizens21
Female Share of the Population22
Racial Diversity13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married108
Average Household Size88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better108
Median Family Income98
People Above Poverty96
College Educated Adults66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home98
Public Transportation Use64
Walking and Biking to Work25
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Housing Recently Built47
Affordability of Rents35
People Living Alone22
Affordability of Property Taxes13
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime107
Low Property Crime106

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