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Narberth, PA


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Narberth, Pennsylvania

Narberth, Pennsylvania is 6 miles NW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is in Montgomery county. The town is part of the Philadelphia metro area. The population of Narberth is 4,233.

The People and Families of Narberth

In Narberth, about 52% of adults are married. Adults in Narberth are more likely than in most places to live alone. There are a lot of singles in the town.

Narberth has disproportionaly more women residents than most towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Narberth had a median family income of $79,545. Narberth is one of the richer towns in Pennsylvania. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the town. There aren't a lot of poor people in Narberth. The people of the town can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the town. A sizable number of people in Narberth work from home. Notably, the town is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.

Political Inclinations

Among Narberth political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $59,725. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Crime and Safety

Crime is quite low in Narberth.

Narberth Housing

Of the housing in Narberth, approximately 60% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the town is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Narberth offers a good supply of small apartments. Real estate taxes per home are higher in the town than most places in Pennsylvania.

Commuting

In Narberth, 75% of commuters drive to work. The layout of Narberth makes walking and bicycling easier than most places. The town offers good access to public transportation.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyNarberth College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyNarberth Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyNarberth Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyNarberth Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyNarberth Median Family Income
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Narberth Walking and Biking to Work
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Narberth Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Narberth People in Middle Class or Better
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Narberth Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Narberth, PA

Comparing Narberth 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
Female Share of the Population99
Racial Diversity78
Age of the Population54
Senior Citizens42
Children Under 5 Years Old35
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married24
Average Household Size22

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home910
Short Commute Times44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing47
Affordability of Rents11
Affordability of Property Taxes11
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime99
Low Violent Crime77

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