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Dale, Pennsylvania, in Berks county, is 14 miles SW of Allentown, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 40 miles NW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town is conveniently located inside the Reading metropolitan area. There are an estimated 1,503 people in Dale.
In Dale, about 45% of adults are married. In Dale, 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.
Dale has a larger percentage of females than most places.
In 2000, Dale had a median family income of $28,456.
In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($250) in Dale. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.
The low crime rate is a boost to quality of living and housing values in Dale.
Approximately 45% of housing in Dale 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 Dale. The town is known in Pennsylvania for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in Dale.
In Dale, 90% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in the town is to try the public transportation system. The commute to work is less of a chore in Dale than other towns.
Dale strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Low Violent Crime (vs. State) | Top 4% |  |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. State) | Top 8% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Dale to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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