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Phoenixville, Pennsylvania

Introduction to Phoenixville, Pennsylvania

Phoenixville, Pennsylvania is 22 miles NW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is in Chester county. The town, which is part of the Philadelphia metro area, has a population of 14,788.

Phoenixville History

Phoenixville, which was originally known as Manovan, was settled in 1732 and was incorporated in 1849 as a borough. The area was the site for Phoenix Iron Works, which is where it derived its name. In the twentieth century, Phoenixville was a famous manufacturing center and had numerous iron and steel mills. The town is indebted to its waterways which have contributed greatly to its growth and development.

Phoenixville and Nearby Attractions

  • Fort Mifflin
  • Crystal Cave
  • Valley Forge Historical Society Museum
  • Fort Washington State Park
  • Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation
  • Adventure Aquarium

Things To Do In Phoenixville

Parks offering opportunities for recreation include Ridley Creek State Park, Evansburg State Park, and Fort Washington State Park. People may visit museums like Wharton Esherick Museum, Rosenbach Museum & Library, and Independence Seaport Museum. Blobfest is celebrated annually to mark the filming of the movie "The Blob" in Phoenixville. Trips may be planned to Longwood Gardens and Camden Children's Garden. Some of the popular zoos in the area are Plumpton Park Zoo, Brandywine Zoo, Philadelphia Zoo, and Elmwood Park Zoo.

Phoenixville Transportation

Philadelphia International is the nearest major airport.

Phoenixville Higher Education

The local college of Phoenixville is Valley Forge Christian College. Colleges located nearby include Villanova University, Ursinus College, and Rosemont College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 7%Phoenixville Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 7%Phoenixville Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 9%Phoenixville Racial Diversity
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 15%Phoenixville Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 15%Phoenixville College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 15%Phoenixville People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Phoenixville, PA

Comparing Phoenixville 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 Women910
Well-Paid Single Men810
Racial Diversity710
Male Share of the Population67
Children Under 5 Years Old69
Senior Citizens53
Female Share of the Population54
Age of the Population52

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married22
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better79
People Above Poverty78
College Educated Adults79
Median Family Income79

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use89
Walking and Biking to Work78
Short Commute Times33
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone108
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Affordability of Property Taxes53
Affordability of Rents41
Housing Recently Built39
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime64
Low Violent Crime65

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