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Atglen, PA


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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):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyAtglen Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Atglen College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Atglen Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Atglen, PA

Comparing Atglen 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
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Racial Diversity1010
Well-Paid Single Women75
Well-Paid Single Men76
Male Share of the Population78
Female Share of the Population53
Senior Citizens11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults98
Median Family Income99
People in Middle Class or Better65
People Above Poverty32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use64
Working at Home34
Short Commute Times22
Walking and Biking to Work21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals74
Housing Recently Built49
Affordability of Rents44
People Living Alone21
Affordability of Property Taxes11
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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