Ambler, PA

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):

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

Comparative Profile of Ambler, PA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Ambler Almanac

Ambler Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Ambler Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Ambler residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Ambler, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Ambler High Schools (2004)

WISSAHICKON SHS
215-619-8112
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 1,372 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Ambler Colleges

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Magnolia School

(List of All Pennsylvania Colleges)

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