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East Lansdowne, PA


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East Lansdowne, Pennsylvania

East Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, in Delaware county, is 5 miles W of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town is conveniently located inside the Philadelphia metropolitan area. There are an estimated 2,586 people in East Lansdowne.

The People and Families of East Lansdowne

In East Lansdowne, about 45% of adults are married. Families have pride of place in East Lansdowne, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.

Approximately 29% of East Lansdowne is non-white. In Pennsylvania, East Lansdowne is known for its racial diversity.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in the town than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, East Lansdowne had a median family income of $53,021. East Lansdowne 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.

East Lansdowne Housing

Approximately 67% of housing in East Lansdowne 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 East Lansdowne, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In East Lansdowne, 81% 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. One way to meet people in East Lansdowne is to try the public transportation system.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyEast Lansdowne Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyEast Lansdowne Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%East Lansdowne Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%East Lansdowne Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%East Lansdowne Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%East Lansdowne Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of East Lansdowne, PA

Comparing East Lansdowne 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
Racial Diversity1010
Well-Paid Single Men109
Well-Paid Single Women98
Male Share of the Population910
Age of the Population53
Senior Citizens43
Children Under 5 Years Old47
Female Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income99
College Educated Adults88
People in Middle Class or Better87
People Above Poverty77

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home78
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
People Living Alone64
Affordability of Rents33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Affordability of Property Taxes21
Housing Recently Built12
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