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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.
In Laureldale, about 58% of adults are married.
You'll see many senior citizens in Laureldale.
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.
The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Laureldale.
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.
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).
Laureldale strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| 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% | |
Comparing Laureldale to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):
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| Racial Diversity |  | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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