Boyertown, PA

Boyertown, Pennsylvania

Boyertown, Pennsylvania, in Berks county, is 15 miles E of Reading, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 36 miles NW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town is conveniently located inside the Reading metropolitan area. There are an estimated 3,940 people in Boyertown.

The People and Families of Boyertown

In Boyertown, about 52% of adults are married. In Boyertown, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, the town isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Boyertown has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Boyertown had a median family income of $52,943. Boyertown has more than its share of wealthy families and people. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in the town, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($700) in Boyertown. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Boyertown Housing

Approximately 55% of housing in Boyertown is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the town than you'll find in other towns. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Boyertown. Property taxes are a bit high in the town, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Boyertown, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Boyertown, PA

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

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Boyertown Almanac

Boyertown Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Boyertown Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Boyertown, 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

Boyertown Public Libraries

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Boyertown High Schools (2004)

BOYERTOWN AREA SHS
610-369-7435
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 1,613 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.8

Boyertown Colleges

(List of All Pennsylvania Colleges)

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