Lower Township, NJ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
22,048 332.4M (US)
Median Age
50.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
30.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$80,731 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$330,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$774 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,100 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
57.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cape May County
2
Atlantic City-Hammonton Metro Area
3
New Jersey
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Cape May County
5
Atlantic City-Hammonton Metro Area
5
New Jersey
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 4 34
Feb 3 4 36
Mar 4 1 43
Apr 4 0 53
May 4 0 62
Jun 4 0 72
Jul 4 0 76
Aug 4 0 75
Sep 4 0 68
Oct 4 0 57
Nov 3 0 48
Dec 3 2 38

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 42% of residents leaning left and 55% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 62%
Hillary Clinton 35%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, NJ State Senate District 1, NJ Assembly District 01, NJ
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Schools

Richard M Teitelman Middle School
<1 miles, S • 2.3 star
Lower Cape May Regional High School
<1 miles, S • 2.3 star
Sandman Consolidated School
1 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Maud Abrams School
1 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Cumberland County College
32 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Cape Regional Medical Center Inc
9 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Beebe Medical Center
19 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus
27 miles, W • 2.3 star
Shore Medical Center
28 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Atlantic City International Airport
37 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Philadelphia International Airport
64 miles, N • 4.1 star
Trenton Mercer Airport
90 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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