Souderton, PA

Souderton, Pennsylvania

Souderton, Pennsylvania, in Montgomery county, is 21 miles S of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 26 miles N of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town is conveniently located inside the Philadelphia metropolitan area. There are an estimated 6,730 people in Souderton.

The People and Families of Souderton

In Souderton, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Souderton had a median family income of $57,200. Souderton has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The town has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Souderton living below the poverty line.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($6,253) in Souderton. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Souderton Housing

Approximately 61% of housing in Souderton is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the town than you'll find in other towns. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Souderton. Property taxes are a bit high in the town, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Souderton, 92% of commuters drive to work. Souderton is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 10%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 11%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 12%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 13%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 17%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Souderton, PA

Comparing Souderton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Souderton Almanac

Souderton Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Souderton Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Souderton residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Souderton High Schools (2004)

SOUDERTON AREA SHS
215-723-2808
Serves 1,515 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.7

Souderton Colleges

(List of All Pennsylvania Colleges)

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