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Kutztown, PA


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Kutztown, Pennsylvania

Kutztown, Pennsylvania, in Berks county, is 14 miles NE of Reading, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 50 miles NW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town is considered part of the Reading metropolitan area. Kutztown has a population of 5,067.

The People and Families of Kutztown

In Kutztown, about 32% of adults are married. Kutztown is known for its large population of single adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kutztown had a median family income of $49,653. To its credit, the people in Kutztown value education and a large proportion are college graduates.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Kutztown ($2,350). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Kutztown Housing

About 51% of housing units in Kutztown are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the town has been around for years. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. People in the town pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Kutztown, 82% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 16%Kutztown College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Kutztown, PA

Comparing Kutztown 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
Senior Citizens74
Female Share of the Population65
Well-Paid Single Women67
Male Share of the Population56
Well-Paid Single Men45
Racial Diversity26
Age of the Population11
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size58
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults79
Median Family Income68
People in Middle Class or Better33
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times78
Public Transportation Use67
Working at Home67
Walking and Biking to Work35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
People Living Alone53
Affordability of Rents52
Affordability of Property Taxes42
Housing Recently Built17

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime52
Low Violent Crime44

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