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Ridley Park, PA


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Ridley Park, Pennsylvania

Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, in Delaware county, is 9 miles SW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town has a population of 7,196.

The People and Families of Ridley Park

In Ridley Park, about 53% of adults are married. Lots of people in Ridley Park live independently, in one-person housing.

People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ridley Park had a median family income of $62,378. Ridley Park is full of successful families and individuals. The town has a large middle class. Ridley Park isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty. The town benefits from its educated workforce. Ridley Park, compared to most towns like it, can boast of a large population of high-income unmarried people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Ridley Park residents, with $1,500. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Ridley Park Housing

In Ridley Park, 67% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around the town -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here. Landlords in Ridley Park rent a large number of single bedroom units. The town has higher property taxes than most places in Pennsylvania, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In Ridley Park, 87% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in towns like Ridley Park; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work. Why drive when you can avoid it? People in the town use public transportation more than most people in similar towns.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyRidley Park Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyRidley Park Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 7%Ridley Park Median Family Income
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Ridley Park Low Property Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 9%Ridley Park People in Middle Class or Better
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Ridley Park Public Transportation Use
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 12%Ridley Park Low Rate of Poverty
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Ridley Park Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 17%Ridley Park College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Ridley Park, PA

Comparing Ridley Park 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
Senior Citizens97
Well-Paid Single Men910
Age of the Population97
Female Share of the Population75
Male Share of the Population46
Racial Diversity26
Children Under 5 Years Old13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married56
Average Household Size46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty89
People in Middle Class or Better810
Median Family Income810
College Educated Adults79

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use910
Walking and Biking to Work99
Short Commute Times44
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
People Living Alone97
Affordability of Rents41
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
Affordability of Property Taxes31
Housing Recently Built28

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime108
Low Violent Crime66
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