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Introduction to Chesterfield, New Jersey
Chesterfield, New Jersey, in Burlington county, is 8 miles SE of Trenton, New Jersey and 30 miles E of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town?s population is 5,955.
Chesterfield History
Originally formed in 1688, Chesterfield was reformed by a Royal Charter in 1713. An Act of the New Jersey Legislature incorporated the town on Februaury 21, 1798. Chesterfield encompasses three distinct communities, Crosswicks, Chesterfield and Sykesville. Quakers settled in Crosswicks in 1677.
Chesterfield and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Chesterfield
Stone Museum offers a unique display of minerals, fossils and fluorescent rocks. The New Jersey State Museum has many exhibits depicting the history of the state. Popular historic sites nearby include the Albert Einstein House, the Princeton Battlefield, the Washington Crossing Historic Park and the Kuser Farm Mansion.
Chesterfield Transportation
Atlantic City International Airport is nearby.
Chesterfield Higher Education
L+Nearby colleges and universities include Thomas Edison State College, Burlington County College, Princeton University and Holy Family College.
Chesterfield strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
Comparing Chesterfield to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):
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| People Living Alone | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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