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Woodbury Heights, NJ


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Woodbury Heights, New Jersey

Woodbury Heights, New Jersey, in Gloucester county, is 4 miles SW of Gloucester, New Jersey (center to center) and 9 miles S of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Philadelphia metropolitan area. Woodbury Heights contains a population of approximately 2,988.

The People and Families of Woodbury Heights

In Woodbury Heights, about 62% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Woodbury Heights, at least compared to other towns of its size. The town has a large-family feeling.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Woodbury Heights had a median family income of $70,167. Interestingly, lots of people in Woodbury Heights have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Political Inclinations

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

Woodbury Heights Housing

Woodbury Heights has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 92% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Woodbury Heights, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Woodbury Heights Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Woodbury Heights Public Transportation Use
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Woodbury Heights People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Woodbury Heights Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Woodbury Heights Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Woodbury Heights Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Woodbury Heights College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Woodbury Heights, NJ

Comparing Woodbury Heights 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 Women94
Well-Paid Single Men93
Racial Diversity62
Age of the Population66
Female Share of the Population67
Male Share of the Population54
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Senior Citizens45

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size109
Portion of People Married108

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income106
People in Middle Class or Better106
People Above Poverty96
College Educated Adults94

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use105
Walking and Biking to Work74
Short Commute Times48
Working at Home32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21
People Living Alone12
Affordability of Rents17
Affordability of Property Taxes17

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime43
Low Property Crime32
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