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Located just 28 miles south of New York City, the quaint town of New Providence is a commuter’s dream. Two easily accessible train stations within the town and close proximity to major highways and the Newark Liberty International Airport make travel easy for residents. The community takes great pride in both the academic excellence and athletic achievement of the New Providence School District, which is consistently ranked among New Jersey’s finest. The Recreation Department provides an array of programs for all ages and a lively downtown offers diverse dining opportunities and an eclectic mix of retail shops. Cultural amenities are found in the New Jersey Youth Symphony and the Suburban Community Music Center.
Population
| Total Population |
12,190
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| Population Density |
2,843 Persons/Sq. Mile
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| Female Population |
6,249
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| Male Population |
5,941
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| Median Age |
39.6 Years
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| Percentage Population Change since 1990 |
80%
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| Percentage Population Change Since 2000 |
0%
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Colleges
| Nearest 2-Year Public College |
UNION COUNTY COLLEGE
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| Distance to UNION COUNTY COLLEGE |
5 Miles
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| Nearest 4-Year Public College |
DREW UNIVERSITY
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| Distance to DREW UNIVERSITY |
5 Miles
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Households and Income
| Total Number of Households |
4,241
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| Family Households |
3,165
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| Average Family Size |
3.44
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| Average Household Income |
$142,432
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| Median Household Income |
$112,673
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| Percentage Income Change Since 1990 |
80%
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| Percentage Income Change Since 2000 |
0%
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Crime Rates Compared to National Average
The National Average is designated
1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents
half as much risk.
| Total Crime Risk |
0.17
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| Total Crime Risk (County) |
0.89
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| Personal Crime Risk (County) |
0.87
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| Murder Risk (County) |
0.92
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| Rape Risk (County) |
0.47
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| Robbery Risk |
1.59
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| Assault Risk (County) |
0.51
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| Property Risk (County) |
0.94
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| Burglary Risk (County) |
0.83
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| Larceny Risk (County) |
0.76
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| Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) |
1.49
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Environment
| Average July High Temperature |
85.8° F
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| Average January Low Temperature |
18.2° F
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| Annual Precipitation |
51.61 inches
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| Air Pollution Index |
98% of National Average
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Miscellaneous
| Sales Tax Rate |
7%
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| Nearest Airport |
NEWARK LIBERTY INTL
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| Distance to NEWARK LIBERTY INTL |
11 Miles
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| Nearest Major Sports Team |
NEW JERSEY DEVILS
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| Distance to NEW JERSEY DEVILS |
12 Miles
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Community data provided by
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Previous quarter's home sale average by Zip Code. Click zip code to view homes for sale.
| | Total Sold | Median Price | Average Price |
| 07974 | 133 | $539,000 | $567,015 |
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