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Chalfont, Pennsylvania, in Bucks county, is 20 miles NW of Bensalem, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 23 miles N of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town is conveniently located inside the Philadelphia metropolitan area. There are an estimated 3,900 people in Chalfont.
In Chalfont, about 66% of adults are married. Many folks in Chalfont 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, Chalfont had a median family income of $70,592. Chalfont 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 Chalfont living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the town. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in Chalfont, 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 ($6,530) in Chalfont. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.
The low crime rate is a boost to quality of living and housing values in Chalfont.
Approximately 83% of housing in Chalfont is owner-occupied. The town contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in Chalfont, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.
In Chalfont, 95% of commuters drive to work.
Chalfont strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 5% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. State) | Top 8% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Chalfont to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):
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| Racial Diversity |  | |
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| Working at Home | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work |  | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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