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Trappe, Pennsylvania, in Montgomery county, is 23 miles NW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Part of the surrounding Philadelphia metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Trappe is home to some 3,210 residents.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In Trappe, 94% of commuters drive to work.
Trappe strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):
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| 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% | |
Comparing Trappe to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):
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