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Westville, New Jersey

Westville, New Jersey, in Gloucester county, is 1 miles W of Gloucester, New Jersey (center to center) and 6 miles S of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town contains a population of approximately 4,500.

The People and Families of Westville

In Westville, about 48% of adults are married. Unmarried people abound in Westville.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Westville had a median family income of $49,005.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in Westville.

Westville Housing

Westville has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 65% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the town might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Westville, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Rents in the town tend toward the low side for New Jersey. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Westville the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Westville, 91% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the town -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyWestville Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyWestville Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Westville Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Westville Well-Paid Single Women
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 13%Westville Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Westville Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Westville Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Westville, NJ

Comparing Westville 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 Women93
Well-Paid Single Men93
Racial Diversity84
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population55
Age of the Population53
Senior Citizens46
Children Under 5 Years Old43

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size63
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better83
Median Family Income82
People Above Poverty72
College Educated Adults31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use104
Walking and Biking to Work910
Short Commute Times710
Working at Home44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone89
Affordability of Rents310
Housing Recently Built22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21
Affordability of Property Taxes19

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime65
Low Property Crime43
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