Bechtelsville, PA

Bechtelsville, Pennsylvania

Bechtelsville, Pennsylvania, in Montgomery county, is 16 miles E of Reading, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 37 miles NW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town is located in the Reading metropolitan area. Bechtelsville has a population of 931.

The People and Families of Bechtelsville

In Bechtelsville, about 64% of adults are married. Lots of Bechtelsville people are married off.

You'll notice more men than women in the town compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bechtelsville had a median family income of $52,045. People in Bechtelsville generally have good earning power. The town has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Bechtelsville than most places.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Bechtelsville Housing

Owners occupy 80% of the housing units in Bechtelsville. The average age of the housing in the town is relatively low. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Bechtelsville, 95% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work in the town tends to be by car.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 9%

Comparative Profile of Bechtelsville, PA

Comparing Bechtelsville 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
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Bechtelsville Almanac

Bechtelsville Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Bechtelsville Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

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

by Political Party

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Bechtelsville, 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

Bechtelsville Colleges

(List of All Pennsylvania Colleges)

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