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Elverson, Pennsylvania, in Chester county, is 13 miles S of Reading, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 38 miles W of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town is in the Philadelphia area. There are 959 residents in 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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% | |
Comparing Elverson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):
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| Working at Home | | |
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