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Wood Ridge has a population of 7,644.
In Wood Ridge, about 59% of adults are married.
In 2000, Wood Ridge had a median family income of $72,500. Wood Ridge has a large middle class. The town isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Wood Ridge residents, with $500. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
Wood Ridge isn't plagued by crime -- far from it. Crime is lower there than most places.
In Wood Ridge, 77% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around the town -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here.
In Wood Ridge, 92% of commuters drive to work.
Wood Ridge strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):
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| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Wood Ridge to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):
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