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Bernville, PA


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Bernville, Pennsylvania

Bernville, Pennsylvania, in Berks county, is 12 miles NW of Reading, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 60 miles NW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Reading metropolitan area. Bernville contains a population of approximately 865.

The People and Families of Bernville

In Bernville, about 59% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bernville had a median family income of $47,031. Bernville has a large middle class.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Bernville favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $250. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

Bernville Housing

Bernville has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 68% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the town might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side.

Commuting

In Bernville, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Bernville People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Bernville, PA

Comparing Bernville 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
Well-Paid Single Women76
Female Share of the Population76
Well-Paid Single Men65
Senior Citizens64
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Racial Diversity56
Male Share of the Population45
Age of the Population43

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married68
Average Household Size58

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better99
Median Family Income87
People Above Poverty77
College Educated Adults33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times66
Working at Home57
Walking and Biking to Work44
Public Transportation Use32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
People Living Alone32
Affordability of Rents33
Affordability of Property Taxes34
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
Housing Recently Built12
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