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Penndel, Pennsylvania

Penndel, Pennsylvania, in Bucks county, is 4 miles N of Bensalem, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 19 miles NE of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As of the year 2000 census, 2,420 people lived in Penndel.

The People and Families of Penndel

In Penndel, about 42% of adults are married. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in Penndel; the town has more single adults than most places of its size.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Penndel had a median family income of $46,336. Penndel doesn't have a large share of its people below the poverty line. In the town, 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 Penndel.)

Political Inclinations

Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from Penndel.

Penndel Housing

An estimated 53% of living spaces in Penndel are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the town is younger than in most places. Living alone is quite feasible in Penndel, 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 Penndel, 82% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, Penndel 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

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Penndel Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Penndel Well-Paid Single Women
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Penndel Walking and Biking to Work
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Penndel Low Rate of Poverty
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 15%Penndel Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Penndel, PA

Comparing Penndel 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 Women109
Well-Paid Single Men88
Racial Diversity89
Female Share of the Population75
Male Share of the Population46
Senior Citizens42
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Age of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size47
Portion of People Married24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty99
Median Family Income77
People in Middle Class or Better77
College Educated Adults76

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Walking and Biking to Work99
Working at Home910
Short Commute Times77

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone87
Housing Recently Built49
Affordability of Rents21
Affordability of Property Taxes21
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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