Hatfield, PA

Hatfield, Pennsylvania

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

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):

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

Comparative Profile of Hatfield, PA

Comparing Hatfield 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
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Hatfield Almanac

Hatfield Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Hatfield Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

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Hatfield Colleges

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