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Royersford, PA


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Royersford, Pennsylvania

Royersford, Pennsylvania, in Montgomery county, is 23 miles SE of Reading, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 25 miles NW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The people of the town are in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. Royersford has a population of 4,246.

The People and Families of Royersford

In Royersford, about 48% of adults are married. Lots of people in Royersford live independently, in one-person housing. The town has its share of unmarried adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Royersford had a median family income of $55,579. Royersford is full of successful families and individuals. The town has a large middle class. Royersford isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty. The town, 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 Royersford residents, with $7,250. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Royersford Housing

In Royersford, 52% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Landlords in the town rent a large number of single bedroom units.

Commuting

In Royersford, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Royersford Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Royersford Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Royersford Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Royersford People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Royersford Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Royersford, PA

Comparing Royersford 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 Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Racial Diversity77
Male Share of the Population67
Female Share of the Population54
Age of the Population54
Senior Citizens53
Children Under 5 Years Old34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size22
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better99
Median Family Income99
College Educated Adults87

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use86
Short Commute Times33
Walking and Biking to Work33
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals108
Housing Recently Built38
Affordability of Property Taxes23
Affordability of Rents22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime65
Low Violent Crime33

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