Atglen, PA

Atglen, Pennsylvania

Atglen, Pennsylvania, in Chester county, is 18 miles E of Lancaster, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 42 miles W of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. There are an estimated 1,217 people in the town.

The People and Families of Atglen

In Atglen, about 58% of adults are married. Families have pride of place in Atglen, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Atglen. The kids here are young and many.

Approximately 12% of Atglen is non-white. In Pennsylvania, Atglen is known for its racial diversity.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Atglen had a median family income of $52,500. Atglen has more than its share of wealthy families and people. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the town.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($200) in Atglen. Party contributions tended to flow to the Conservativestitutional team.

Atglen Housing

Approximately 67% of housing in Atglen is owner-occupied. The town contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in Atglen, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Atglen, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 5%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 18%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Atglen, PA

Comparing Atglen 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
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age 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
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Atglen Almanac

Atglen Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Atglen Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Atglen, 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

Atglen Public Libraries

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Atglen High Schools (2004)

OCTORARA AREA HS
610-593-8253
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 849 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 20.5

Atglen Colleges

(List of All Pennsylvania Colleges)

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