Jefferson Township, New Jersey
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As of 2009, Jefferson Township's population is 21,737 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 11.39 percent.
The median home cost in Jefferson Township is $309,350. Home appreciation the last year has been -10.20 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Jefferson Township's cost of living is 20.23% Higher than the U.S. average.
Jefferson Township public schools spend $9,965 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 15 students per teacher in Jefferson Township.
The unemployment rate in Jefferson Township is 6.60 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Jefferson Township jobs have Decreased by 2.40 percent.
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People
The 2009 Jefferson Township, NJ, population is 21,737. There are 540 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Jefferson Township, NJ
The median age is 39.1. The US median is 37.6. 65.43% of people in Jefferson Township, NJ, are married. 8.62% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.67 people. 33.57% of people are married, with children. 5.27% have children, but are single.
Race in Jefferson Township, NJ
95.94% of people are white, 0.92% are black, 1.29% are asian, 0.17% are native american, and 2.04% claim 'Other'.
4.04% of the people in Jefferson Township, NJ, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 95.96% are non-hispanic).
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Health
There are 350 physicians per 100,000 population in Jefferson Township, NJ. The US average is 170.
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Air quality in Jefferson Township, NJ is 33 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Jefferson Township, NJ is 27 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 10 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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Economy
| Unemployment Rate | 6.60% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | -2.40% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 28.70% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 6.00% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 2.45% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $34,266 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $80,891 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 3.67% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 5.03% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 5.63% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 11.38% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 21.18% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 18.84% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 23.08% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 8.38% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 2.00% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.80% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 17.13% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 20.49% | 20.24% |
| Service | 10.61% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 30.20% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.09% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 12.42% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 9.06% | 14.44% |
The unemployment rate in Jefferson Township, NJ, is 6.60%, with job growth of -2.40%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 28.70%.
Jefferson Township, NJ Taxes
Jefferson Township, NJ,sales tax rate is 6.00%. Income tax is 2.45%.
Jefferson Township, NJ Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $34,266, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $80,891.
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Housing
| Median Home Age | 39 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $309,350 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -10.20% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 84.11% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 5.14% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 10.72% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $19.42 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 0.20% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 0.32% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 0.42% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 0.84% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 0.25% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 5.22% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.25% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 37.81% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 23.66% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 9.21% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 8.91% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.92% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 10.79% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 7.17% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 3.06% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 10.62% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 12.54% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 18.34% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 21.11% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 8.75% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 7.62% | 13.55% |
The median home value in Jefferson Township, NJ, is $309,350. Home appreciation is -10.20% over the last year. The median age of Jefferson Township, NJ, real estate is 39 years.
Jefferson Township, NJ Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 10.72% of the Jefferson Township, NJ, population. 5.14% of houses and apartments in Jefferson Township, NJ, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
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Crime
Jefferson Township, NJ, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 2. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Jefferson Township, NJ, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 2. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
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Climate
Jefferson Township, NJ, gets 50 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 0 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 130.
On average, there are 206 sunny days per year in Jefferson Township, NJ. The July high is around 83 degrees. The January low is 17. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 49 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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Jefferson Township, NJ: Great place to live in Morris County, NJ. Year round entertainment both indoors and outdoors. Great youth sports programs thru high school. Hunting, fishing etc. On... (read more)Great place to live...: Low taxes, GREAT schools, Wonderful recreation in and out of schools. Excellent teachers and staff.
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Education
Jefferson Township, NJ, schools spend $9,965 per student. There are 15 pupils per teacher, 428 students per librarian, and 449 children per counselor in Jefferson Township, NJ schools.
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In and around Lake Hopatcong, fishing, boating and beaches... (read more)Jefferson Township, NJ: Great place to live in Morris County, NJ. Year round entertainment both indoors and outdoors. Great youth sports programs thru high school. Hunting, fishing etc. On... (read more)Have an opinion about Jefferson Township? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Jefferson Township Click Here
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Jefferson Township, NJ, takes 39 minutes. 87% of commuters drive their own car alone. 8% carpool with others. 2% take mass transit and 2% work from home.
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Jefferson Township, NJ: Great place to live in Morris County, NJ. Year round entertainment both indoors and outdoors. Great youth sports programs thru high school. Hunting, fishing etc. On... (read more)Great place to live...: Low taxes, GREAT schools, Wonderful recreation in and out of schools. Excellent teachers and staff.
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Jefferson Township, NJ is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Jefferson Township, NJ is more expensive.
Overall, Jefferson Township, NJ cost of living is 120.23.
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Jefferson Township, NJ: Great place to live in Morris County, NJ. Year round entertainment both indoors and outdoors. Great youth sports programs thru high school. Hunting, fishing etc. On... (read more)Great place to live...: Low taxes, GREAT schools, Wonderful recreation in and out of schools. Excellent teachers and staff.
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Religion
| Percent Religious | 56.90% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 38.07% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 8.23% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.27% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 0.52% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 1.65% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 0.31% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 1.16% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 2.02% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 2.57% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 2.73% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 7.12% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.01% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.46% | 0.54% |
56.90% of the people in Jefferson Township, NJ are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 38.07% are Catholic; 8.23% are Protestant; 0.27% are LDS; 2.73% are another Christian faith; 7.12% in Jefferson Township, NJ are Jewish; 0.01% are an eastern faith; 0.46% affilitates with Islam.
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In and around Lake Hopatcong, fishing, boating and beaches... (read more)Jefferson Township, NJ: Great place to live in Morris County, NJ. Year round entertainment both indoors and outdoors. Great youth sports programs thru high school. Hunting, fishing etc. On... (read more)Have an opinion about Jefferson Township? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Jefferson Township Click Here
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Voting
41.70% of the people in Jefferson Township, NJ are registered as Democrats. 57.51% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 0.79%.
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