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Laureldale, PA


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Laureldale, Pennsylvania

Laureldale, Pennsylvania, in Berks county, is 3 miles N of Reading, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 50 miles NW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Part of the surrounding Reading metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Laureldale is home to some 3,759 residents.

The People and Families of Laureldale

In Laureldale, about 58% of adults are married.

You'll see many senior citizens in Laureldale.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Laureldale had a median family income of $48,846. The large segment of the population in Laureldale with spending money keeps the town vital. Fewer people in the town are poor than in most places in Pennsylvania.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Laureldale.

Laureldale Housing

According to the 2000 census, 85% of the housing in Laureldale was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the town as the average housing age is high.

Commuting

In Laureldale, 95% of commuters drive to work. The relatively short commuting times in Laureldale let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyLaureldale Low Property Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 10%Laureldale Short Commute Times
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Laureldale Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Laureldale Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Laureldale People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Laureldale Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Laureldale, PA

Comparing Laureldale 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 Population99
Senior Citizens99
Well-Paid Single Women98
Well-Paid Single Men98
Racial Diversity78
Female Share of the Population76
Male Share of the Population45
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married67
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty99
People in Middle Class or Better99
Median Family Income88
College Educated Adults33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Public Transportation Use86
Working at Home23
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
Affordability of Rents33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing24
Housing Recently Built27
Affordability of Property Taxes23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime55

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