Trappe, PA

Trappe, Pennsylvania

Trappe, Pennsylvania, in Montgomery county, is 23 miles NW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town is home to some 3,210 residents.

The People and Families of Trappe

In Trappe, about 64% of adults are married. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Trappe had a median family income of $76,544. More so than most places, the people in Trappe generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the town with spending money keeps the town vital. Fewer people in Trappe are poor than in most places in Pennsylvania. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the town. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in Trappe.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($6,200) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Trappe. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Trappe Housing

According to the 2000 census, 82% of the housing in Trappe was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the town have gone up relatively recently. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice town, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Trappe, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 6%

Comparative Profile of Trappe, PA

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

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Trappe Almanac

Trappe Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Trappe Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Trappe, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Trappe High Schools (2004)

PERKIOMEN VALLEY NEW BEGINNING
610-489-1196
Serves 39 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 6.5

Trappe Colleges

(List of All Pennsylvania Colleges)

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