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Newtown, PA


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Newtown, Pennsylvania

Newtown, Pennsylvania, in Bucks county, is 7 miles NW of Levittown, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 22 miles NE of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As of the year 2000 census, 2,312 people lived in Newtown.

The People and Families of Newtown

In Newtown, about 56% of adults are married.

In Newtown, females are somewhat more common than males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Newtown had a median family income of $78,215. Many people in Newtown make a good living. The bulk of the population of the town is doing well, with money to spend. Newtown doesn't have a large share of its people below the poverty line. Significantly, more adults in the town have earned college degrees than have people in most other towns in Pennsylvania. In Newtown, a noticeable number of people work from home rather than commuting every day. (Whether or not they're interested in marriage, it's worth noting that there are a lot of high-income single people in the town.)

Political Inclinations

Newtown residents donated more money ($59,700) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the town.

Newtown Housing

An estimated 66% of living spaces in Newtown are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The town housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. Living alone is quite feasible in Newtown, with the choice of small rental properties there. Optimists try to see the higher property taxes in the town as a sign of wealth and desirability.

Commuting

In Newtown, 85% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, Newtown is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle). Public transportation is used by many people in the town.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyNewtown Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyNewtown Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyNewtown Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyNewtown College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyNewtown People in Middle Class or Better
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyNewtown Public Transportation Use
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Newtown Low Rate of Poverty
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Newtown Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Newtown, PA

Comparing Newtown 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 Population1010
Age of the Population88
Senior Citizens64
Racial Diversity66
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married68
Average Household Size46

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Working at Home910
Walking and Biking to Work99
Short Commute Times43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals108
People Living Alone65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Housing Recently Built14
Affordability of Rents11
Affordability of Property Taxes11
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