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Doylestown, PA


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Doylestown, Pennsylvania

Doylestown, Pennsylvania, in Bucks county, is 19 miles NW of Bensalem, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 24 miles N of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town has a population of 8,227.

The People and Families of Doylestown

In Doylestown, about 45% of adults are married. Lots of people in Doylestown live independently, in one-person housing. The town has its share of unmarried adults.

The government tells us that Doylestown features an unusually large number of women. People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Doylestown had a median family income of $71,988. Doylestown is full of successful families and individuals. The town has a large middle class. Doylestown isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty. The town benefits from its educated workforce. Home offices are common in Doylestown. The town, compared to most towns like it, can boast of a large population of high-income unmarried people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Doylestown residents, with $37,786. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Doylestown Housing

In Doylestown, 48% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the town may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. Landlords in Doylestown rent a large number of single bedroom units. The town has higher property taxes than most places in Pennsylvania, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In Doylestown, 87% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in towns like Doylestown; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyDoylestown Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyDoylestown Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyDoylestown Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 6%Doylestown College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 7%Doylestown People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 13%Doylestown Low Rate of Poverty
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Doylestown Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Doylestown, PA

Comparing Doylestown 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
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men910
Racial Diversity37
Children Under 5 Years Old12
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married22
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults910
Median Family Income910
People in Middle Class or Better810
People Above Poverty89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Working at Home910
Public Transportation Use88
Short Commute Times44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Housing Recently Built49
Affordability of Property Taxes32
Affordability of Rents21
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