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Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania, in Montgomery county, is 8 miles W of Bensalem, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 13 miles NE of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. There are an estimated 1,351 people in the town.
In Bryn Athyn, about 57% of adults are married. Many folks in Bryn Athyn are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the town, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.
In 2000, Bryn Athyn had a median family income of $76,214. Bryn Athyn has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The town has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Bryn Athyn living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the town. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Bryn Athyn. 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.
In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($6,965) in Bryn Athyn. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.
The low crime rate is a boost to quality of living and housing values in Bryn Athyn.
Approximately 71% of housing in Bryn Athyn is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the town than you'll find in other towns. Property taxes are a bit high in Bryn Athyn, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.
In Bryn Athyn, 75% of commuters drive to work. The town is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. The commute to work is less of a chore in Bryn Athyn than other towns.
Bryn Athyn strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):
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| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 3% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
Comparing Bryn Athyn to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):
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