Laureldale, PA

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):

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

Comparative Profile of Laureldale, PA

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

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Laureldale Almanac

Laureldale Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Laureldale Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Laureldale, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Laureldale Public Libraries

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Laureldale High Schools (2004)

MUHLENBERG HS
610-921-8078
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 994 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16

Laureldale Colleges

(List of All Pennsylvania Colleges)

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