Topton, PA

Topton, Pennsylvania

Topton, Pennsylvania, in Berks county, is 13 miles SW of Allentown, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 47 miles NW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town is in the Reading area. There are 1,948 residents in Topton.

The People and Families of Topton

In Topton, about 61% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Topton had a median family income of $56,667. Most of the residents of Topton tend to have good incomes. In the town, most people are middle class or better. Topton is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty.

Political Inclinations

Topton folks tended to give their money ($250) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Topton Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Topton that were owner-occupied was 69%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in Topton, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Topton, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 14%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 15%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 17%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Topton, PA

Comparing Topton 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
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

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
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

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

Topton Almanac

Topton Climate

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• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Topton Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Topton Public Libraries

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Topton High Schools (2004)

BRANDYWINE HEIGHTS HS
610-682-5102
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 655 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Topton Colleges

(List of All Pennsylvania Colleges)

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