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Woodbridge, NJ


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Woodbridge, New Jersey

Woodbridge, New Jersey, in Middlesex county, is 13 miles SW of Newark, New Jersey. The people of the town are in the Middlesex - Somerset - Hunterdon metropolitan area. Woodbridge has a population of 97,203.

The People and Families of Woodbridge

In Woodbridge, about 53% of adults are married.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in Woodbridge.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Woodbridge had a median family income of $68,492.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Woodbridge residents, with $30,450. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Woodbridge Housing

In Woodbridge, 71% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Woodbridge, 87% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Woodbridge Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 19%Woodbridge Racial Diversity
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Woodbridge People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Woodbridge, NJ

Comparing Woodbridge 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 Men86
Racial Diversity89
Age of the Population84
Well-Paid Single Women75
Senior Citizens65
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married86
Average Household Size76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better96
People Above Poverty85
Median Family Income86
College Educated Adults65

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use98
Walking and Biking to Work46
Working at Home33
Short Commute Times25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
People Living Alone35
Housing Recently Built35
Affordability of Rents24
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
Affordability of Property Taxes26

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime73
Low Violent Crime63

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