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Malvern, PA


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Malvern, Pennsylvania

Malvern, Pennsylvania, in Chester county, is 19 miles W of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town is considered part of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. Malvern has a population of 3,059.

The People and Families of Malvern

In Malvern, about 52% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Malvern live by themselves.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Malvern had a median family income of $79,145. Malvern is regarded in the state as a town where many of the people are well-off. The town has a large middle class. Malvern finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in the town value education and a large proportion are college graduates. You could say that Malvern is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Malvern ($99,499). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Malvern Housing

About 62% of housing units in Malvern are owner-occupied. Housing in the town tends to be newer construction. People in Malvern pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Malvern, 88% of commuters drive to work. Residents of the town, taking advantage of public transportation, try to avoid being as dependent on their cars as people in some other places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyMalvern Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyMalvern Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyMalvern Public Transportation Use
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyMalvern Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyMalvern College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Malvern Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Malvern People in Middle Class or Better
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 13%Malvern Racial Diversity
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Malvern Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Malvern, PA

Comparing Malvern 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
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Racial Diversity89
Age of the Population64
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Male Share of the Population67
Female Share of the Population54
Senior Citizens53

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married34
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Walking and Biking to Work77
Short Commute Times55
Working at Home34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
Housing Recently Built710
Seasonal and Vacation Housing69
Affordability of Property Taxes11
Affordability of Rents11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime99
Low Violent Crime56

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