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New Britain, PA


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New Britain, Pennsylvania

New Britain, Pennsylvania, in Bucks county, is 20 miles NW of Bensalem, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 24 miles N of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. There are an estimated 3,125 people in the town.

The People and Families of New Britain

In New Britain, about 44% of adults are married. Many folks in New Britain are married and settled down.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, New Britain had a median family income of $67,500. New Britain has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The town has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in New Britain living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the town. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in New Britain, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($4,000) in New Britain. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

New Britain Housing

Approximately 88% of housing in New Britain is owner-occupied. The town contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in New Britain, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In New Britain, 81% of commuters drive to work. The town is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyNew Britain Well-Paid Single Women
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%New Britain Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%New Britain Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%New Britain People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%New Britain Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%New Britain College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%New Britain Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%New Britain Walking and Biking to Work
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)		Top 18%New Britain Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of New Britain, PA

Comparing New Britain 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 Population76
Racial Diversity78
Male Share of the Population45
Senior Citizens21
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size79

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use108
Walking and Biking to Work910
Working at Home79
Short Commute Times55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built710
Seasonal and Vacation Housing58
People Living Alone32
Affordability of Property Taxes22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21
Affordability of Rents11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime89
Low Property Crime53
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