Leesport, PA

Leesport, Pennsylvania

Leesport, Pennsylvania, in Berks county, is 8 miles N of Reading, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 54 miles NW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Part of the surrounding Reading metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Leesport is home to some 1,805 residents.

The People and Families of Leesport

In Leesport, about 59% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Leesport had a median family income of $51,761. The large segment of the population in Leesport with spending money keeps the town vital. Fewer people in the town are poor than in most places in Pennsylvania.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($250) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Leesport. The Other party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Leesport Housing

According to the 2000 census, 76% of the housing in Leesport was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the town have gone up relatively recently. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice town, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Leesport, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Leesport, PA

Comparing Leesport 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
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Female Share 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 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
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

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

Leesport Almanac

Leesport Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Leesport Public Libraries

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Leesport Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Leesport residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Leesport, 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

Leesport High Schools (2004)

SCHUYLKILL VALLEY HS
610-926-1706
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 641 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Leesport Colleges

(List of All Pennsylvania Colleges)

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