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Elverson, PA


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Elverson, Pennsylvania

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.

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):

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

Comparative Profile of Elverson, PA

Comparing Elverson 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
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women109
Senior Citizens910
Well-Paid Single Men99
Female Share of the Population88
Racial Diversity56
Male Share of the Population33
Children Under 5 Years Old24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use108
Walking and Biking to Work99
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing47
People Living Alone31
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
Affordability of Rents11
Affordability of Property Taxes11
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