Independence Township, NJ
Living in Independence Township
Bikeability
3
Walkability
13
Commute
19
Public Transit
4
Affordability
32
Public Safety
95
Airports
68
Hospitals
74
Colleges
91
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
69
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
5.5k
Population
-287 (2010–19)
42 y
Median Age
+1 (2010–19)
40%
College-Educated
-2% (2010–19)
65%
Family Households
-9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black4%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Multiracial2%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate28%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree16%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$94k
Median Household Income
+$4.4k (2010–19)
95%
Above Poverty
-2% (2010–19)
36 mi
Average Commute
89%
Lived Here Last Year
-5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K7%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K22%
$100K to $124K15%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more13%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector77%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office25%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$253k
Median Home Value
-$75k (2010–19)
8%
Built 2000 or Later
$1.3k
Median Monthly Rent
+$378 (2010–19)
70%
Owner-Occupied
-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached18%
1 unit, detached50%
Multiple units6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199934%
Built 1980 to 198920%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K23%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K21%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K9%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity12%
Fuel oil, kerosene28%
LP gas8%
Utility gas49%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Independence Township
United States45
New Jersey50
Allentown Metro Area21
Warren County6
Property Crime in Independence Township
United States48
New Jersey32
Allentown Metro Area27
Warren County19
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton41%
Donald Trump55%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | 4 | 10 |
| Feb | 31 | 3 | 8 |
| Mar | 39 | 4 | 5 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 33 | 4 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Independence Township
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding68
Tornado9
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Independence Township, NJ
Private Schools
Private Schools near Independence Township, NJ
Tranquility Adventist School
7 miles, NE
Mt Olive Child Care and Learning Center
7 miles, E
Little Learners
8 miles, E
Children's Center
8 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Independence Township, NJ
Centenary University
3 miles, SE
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
17 miles, NW
Rabbinical College of America
20 miles, E
Lafayette College
21 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Independence Township, NJ
Hackettstown Medical Center
4 miles, E
Newton Medical Center
13 miles, NE
Lehigh Valley Hospital-Pocono
17 miles, NW
Greystone Park Psych Hosp
19 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Independence Township, NJ
Lehigh Valley International Airport
33 miles, SW
Newark Liberty International Airport
39 miles, E
Trenton Mercer Airport
42 miles, S
Laguardia Airport
53 miles, E