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Ambler, PA


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Ambler, Pennsylvania

Ambler, Pennsylvania, in Montgomery county, is 14 miles N of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town is considered part of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. Ambler has a population of 6,426.

The People and Families of Ambler

In Ambler, about 47% of adults are married.

There is an unusually large share of women in Ambler.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ambler had a median family income of $51,235. Ambler has a large middle class. To its credit, the people in the town value education and a large proportion are college graduates. You could say that Ambler is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Ambler ($29,550). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

The streets of Ambler are considered safe by both national and state standards.

Ambler Housing

About 58% of housing units in Ambler are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the town has been around for years. People in Ambler pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Ambler, 88% of commuters drive to work. Residents of the town, taking advantage of public transportation, try to avoid being as dependent on their cars as people in some other places.

High Points

Ambler strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 8%Ambler Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 8%Ambler Well-Paid Single Women
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Ambler Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 13%Ambler Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 13%Ambler College Educated Adults
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Ambler Low Property Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 19%Ambler People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Ambler, PA

Comparing Ambler to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Women910
Senior Citizens85
Well-Paid Single Men89
Racial Diversity710
Age of the Population64
Children Under 5 Years Old69
Male Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size57
Portion of People Married34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty78
College Educated Adults79
People in Middle Class or Better79
Median Family Income68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use910
Walking and Biking to Work88
Working at Home56
Short Commute Times44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
Affordability of Property Taxes42
Affordability of Rents31
Seasonal and Vacation Housing24
Housing Recently Built28

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime97
Low Violent Crime77

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