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Westampton, New Jersey

Introduction to Westampton, New Jersey

Westampton, New Jersey is 9 miles SE of Bensalem, Pennsylvania and 20 miles E of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is in Burlington County. The population of the town is 7,217.

Westampton History

Westampton Township was formed from parts of the Northampton Township on March 6, 1850. It was named because it included the western parts of Northampton. Quaker settlers arrived in this region in the 1670s, and the Rancocas Village community was established. The village was a part of both Westampton and Willingboro until 1956. A post office was established in the area in 1838. On February 11, 1880, parts of Westampton were annexed to create Eastampton Township.

Westampton and nearby Attractions

  • Kuser Farm Mansion
  • Alice Paul Birthplace
  • Barclay Farmstead Museum
  • Rancocas State Park
  • New Jersey State Aquarium
  • Franklin Institute Science Museum

Things To Do In Westampton

Westampton is home to the Rancocas State Park, which includes the Rankokus Indian Reservation and the Powhatan Indian Museum. The Barclay Farmstead Museum includes an early 19th century farmstead together along with gardens, trails and a farmhouse. The Alice Paul Birthplace and Pennsbury Manor are two of the historic sites located near Westampton. The Lebanon State Forest stretches across 32,000 acres of land and includes the Cedar Swamp Natural Area. Other popular local tourists spots include the New Jersey State Aquarium, the Philadelphia Zoo, Camden Children's Garden and the Sesame Place theme park.

Westampton Transportation

Philadelphia International is the nearest major airport.

Westampton Higher Education

Burlington County College, Arcadia University and Philadelphia University are all accessible from Westampton.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Westampton Low Rate of Poverty
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Westampton Racial Diversity
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Westampton People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Westampton Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Westampton, NJ

Comparing Westampton 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
Racial Diversity99
Well-Paid Single Women85
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Female Share of the Population79
Well-Paid Single Men73
Age of the Population53
Male Share of the Population42
Senior Citizens22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size98
Portion of People Married87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty109
People in Middle Class or Better97
Median Family Income96
College Educated Adults75

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home87
Public Transportation Use62
Walking and Biking to Work34
Short Commute Times36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Affordability of Property Taxes38
People Living Alone23
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Affordability of Rents12
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime63
Low Violent Crime53

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