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Rockledge, Pennsylvania, in Montgomery county, is 9 miles W of Bensalem, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 9 miles NE of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town contains a population of approximately 2,577.
In Rockledge, about 54% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Rockledge, which is home to many people who live alone.
In 2000, Rockledge had a median family income of $55,455. The typical family in Rockledge is better off than most in Pennsylvania. The town has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Rockledge. In the town, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.
Political donors in Rockledge favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $26,510. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.
Rockledge has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 69% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the town might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Rockledge, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Pennsylvania, which may reflect a commitment to education in the town.
In Rockledge, 85% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Rockledge -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. In the town, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.
Rockledge strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):
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| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 2% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
Comparing Rockledge 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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