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Hatfield, PA


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Hatfield, Pennsylvania

Hatfield, Pennsylvania, in Montgomery county, is 23 miles N of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town is in the Philadelphia area. There are 2,605 residents in Hatfield.

The People and Families of Hatfield

In Hatfield, about 51% of adults are married. In Hatfield, more so than in most towns, people can be found in one-person households.

Approximately 18% of Hatfield is non-white. Diversity is a hallmark of the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hatfield had a median family income of $52,743. Most of the residents of Hatfield tend to have good incomes. In the town, most people are middle class or better. Hatfield is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in the town. People say that Hatfield is full of unmarried people with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

Hatfield folks tended to give their money ($5,275) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Hatfield Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Hatfield that were owner-occupied was 47%. The town housing had been constructed more recently than most towns of its size. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in Hatfield. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in the town, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Hatfield, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyHatfield Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyHatfield Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 6%Hatfield Racial Diversity
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Hatfield People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Hatfield College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Hatfield Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Hatfield Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Hatfield, PA

Comparing Hatfield 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
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Racial Diversity910
Children Under 5 Years Old79
Male Share of the Population78
Female Share of the Population43
Age of the Population32
Senior Citizens31

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size35
Portion of People Married34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
College Educated Adults99
People Above Poverty99
Median Family Income99

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use86
Short Commute Times66
Working at Home34
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone98
Housing Recently Built49
Affordability of Rents22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Affordability of Property Taxes22
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