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Rose Valley, Pennsylvania

Rose Valley, Pennsylvania, in Delaware county, is 12 miles W of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. About 944 people people live in Rose Valley.

The People and Families of Rose Valley

In Rose Valley, about 76% of adults are married. Homes in Rose Valley tend to contain married couples. The town has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rose Valley had a median family income of $118,637. Overall, families in Rose Valley are likely to be financially secure. Not many of the people of the town are below middle class. Rose Valley does not have a large underclass. It turns out that people in the town tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads. As it happens, more people than usual in Rose Valley are able to work from their homes. It turns out that the town is home to a lot of successful single people.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($27,075) in Rose Valley than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Rose Valley Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Rose Valley, about 94% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the town tends to be newer than in most towns. The average property tax bill in Rose Valley is higher than that of most other communities in Pennsylvania.

Commuting

In Rose Valley, 83% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyRose Valley Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyRose Valley College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyRose Valley People in Middle Class or Better
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyRose Valley Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyRose Valley Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyRose Valley Well-Paid Single Women
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyRose Valley Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Rose Valley, PA

Comparing Rose Valley 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 Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Age of the Population1010
Male Share of the Population89
Racial Diversity78
Senior Citizens64
Female Share of the Population32
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People Above Poverty1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home910
Walking and Biking to Work66
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built49
Seasonal and Vacation Housing35
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21
People Living Alone11
Affordability of Rents11
Affordability of Property Taxes11
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