Elverson, PA

Elverson, Pennsylvania

Elverson, Pennsylvania, in Chester county, is 13 miles S of Reading, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 38 miles W of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. There are 959 residents in the town.

The People and Families of Elverson

In Elverson, about 71% of adults are married. When people think of Elverson, they might picture couples and families, not singles.

There are a lot of senior citizens in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Elverson had a median family income of $62,273. Most of the residents of Elverson tend to have good incomes. In the town, most people are middle class or better. Elverson is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in the town. Lots of residents of Elverson prove that it's possible to work from home regularly. People say that the town is full of unmarried people with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

Elverson folks tended to give their money ($16,200) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Elverson Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Elverson that were owner-occupied was 86%. The town housing had been constructed more recently than most towns of its size. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in Elverson, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Elverson, 85% of commuters drive to work. The town offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Elverson, PA

Comparing Elverson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Elverson Almanac

Elverson Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Elverson Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Elverson, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

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Elverson High Schools (2004)

TWIN VALLEY HS
610-286-8614
Serves 1,029 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Elverson Colleges

(List of All Pennsylvania Colleges)

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