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Quakertown, Pennsylvania, in Bucks county, is 12 miles S of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 35 miles N of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Part of the surrounding Philadelphia metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Quakertown is home to some 8,931 residents.
In Quakertown, about 52% of adults are married.
In 2000, Quakertown had a median family income of $51,194. Home-based work is more common in Quakertown than in most places.
John Kerry was the top money-getter ($5,750) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Quakertown. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.
According to the 2000 census, 63% of the housing in Quakertown 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 Quakertown, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon.
In Quakertown, 88% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the town it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk.
Comparing Quakertown to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):
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| Racial Diversity |  | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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