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Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, in Berks county, is 2 miles W of Reading, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 49 miles NW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The people of the town are in the Reading metropolitan area. Wyomissing has a population of 8,587.
In Wyomissing, about 53% of adults are married. Lots of people in Wyomissing live independently, in one-person housing.
The government tells us that the town features an unusually large number of women. People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in Wyomissing.
In 2000, Wyomissing had a median family income of $78,112. Wyomissing is full of successful families and individuals. The town has a large middle class. Wyomissing isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty. The town benefits from its educated workforce. Wyomissing, compared to most towns like it, can boast of a large population of high-income unmarried people.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Wyomissing residents, with $38,430. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
In Wyomissing, 69% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the town may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. Wyomissing has higher property taxes than most places in Pennsylvania, which provides more money for local schools and services.
In Wyomissing, 92% of commuters drive to work. Most residents would agree that driving around the town is a bit easier than around other towns of its size.
Wyomissing strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):
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| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 2% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 3% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 3% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 6% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 6% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 7% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
Comparing Wyomissing to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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