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Perkasie, Pennsylvania, in Bucks county, is 18 miles S of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 29 miles N of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Philadelphia metropolitan area. Perkasie contains a population of approximately 8,828.
In Perkasie, about 64% of adults are married.
Unlike most towns, Perkasie has proportionately more males than females.
In 2000, Perkasie had a median family income of $59,413. The typical family in Perkasie is better off than most in Pennsylvania. The town has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Perkasie.
Political donors in Perkasie favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $5,850. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.
Perkasie has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 72% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Pennsylvania, which may reflect a commitment to education in the town.
In Perkasie, 93% of commuters drive to work.
Perkasie strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 5% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Perkasie to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):
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| Working at Home | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Affordability of Rents |  | |
| People Living Alone | | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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