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North Wales, Pennsylvania is 18 miles N of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is in Montgomery county. The town is part of the Philadelphia metro area. The population of North Wales is 3,342.
In North Wales, about 57% of adults are married.
It's notable that men are disproportionately common in North Wales.
In 2000, North Wales had a median family income of $63,235. North Wales 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 North Wales. The people of the town can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the town. Notably, North Wales is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.
Among North Wales political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $22,490. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.
Of the housing in North Wales, approximately 71% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the town is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. North Wales offers a good supply of small apartments. Real estate taxes per home are higher in the town than most places in Pennsylvania.
In North Wales, 92% of commuters drive to work. North Wales offers good access to public transportation.
North Wales strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 5% |  |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
Comparing North Wales to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: North Wales colleges • North Wales travel • North Wales apartments and mortgage.
 | North Wales Colleges North Wales colleges and trade schools. |
 | North Wales Hotels & Travel North Wales hotels, landmarks, tourism, transportation. |
 | North Wales Mortgage North Wales property, mortgage, and real estate. |
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