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Pottstown, Pennsylvania, in Montgomery county, is 15 miles SE of Reading, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 32 miles NW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Part of the surrounding Philadelphia metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Pottstown is home to some 21,859 residents.
In Pottstown, about 46% of adults are married. People in Pottstown have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments. The town somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.
Approximately 21% of Pottstown is non-white. If America is a melting pot of different peoples, then Pottstown is very American.
In 2000, Pottstown had a median family income of $45,734.
George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($26,300) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Pottstown. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.
According to the 2000 census, 56% of the housing in Pottstown was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the town as the average housing age is high. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in Pottstown, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice town, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.
In Pottstown, 89% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in Pottstown it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk.
Comparing Pottstown to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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