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Woodbine, NJ


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Woodbine, New Jersey

Woodbine, New Jersey, in Cape May county, is 20 miles SE of Vineland, New Jersey (center to center) and 52 miles S of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Atlantic - Cape May metropolitan area. Woodbine contains a population of approximately 2,716.

The People and Families of Woodbine

In Woodbine, about 30% of adults are married. Woodbine has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in the town. Unmarried people abound in Woodbine.

Approximately 47% of Woodbine is non-white. Woodbine offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.

Unlike most towns, the town has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Woodbine had a median family income of $31,786.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Woodbine favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,000. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.

Woodbine Housing

Woodbine has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 59% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Rents in Woodbine tend toward the low side for New Jersey. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in the town the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Woodbine, 91% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Woodbine -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The town can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyWoodbine Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyWoodbine Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyWoodbine Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyWoodbine Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Woodbine Low Property Crime
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Woodbine Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Woodbine, NJ

Comparing Woodbine 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 Diversity1010
Male Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Well-Paid Single Men71
Age of the Population43
Senior Citizens23
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size97
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty31
People in Middle Class or Better31
Median Family Income21
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times910
Public Transportation Use61
Working at Home32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
Housing Recently Built56
Affordability of Rents510
People Living Alone46
Affordability of Property Taxes310

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime65
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