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Myerstown, Pennsylvania, in Lebanon county, is 20 miles W of Reading, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 66 miles NW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Harrisburg - Lebanon - Carlisle metropolitan area. Myerstown contains a population of approximately 3,171.
In Myerstown, about 52% of adults are married.
Myerstown has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places. The town boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.
In 2000, Myerstown had a median family income of $45,698.
Political donors in Myerstown favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,650. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.
Myerstown has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 57% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the town might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Myerstown, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments.
In Myerstown, 92% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the town -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.
Comparing Myerstown to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):
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| Female Share of the Population | | |
| Well-Paid Single Women |  |  |
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| Age of the Population |  |  |
| Racial Diversity | | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old |  | |
| Male Share of the Population |  |  |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Portion of People Married | | |
| Average Household Size | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| College Educated Adults | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home | | |
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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