Quakertown Borough, PA

Living in Quakertown Borough

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Bikeability 30
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Walkability 45
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Commute 49
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Public Transit 29
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Affordability 62
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Public Safety 76
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Airports 62
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Hospitals 62
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Colleges 92
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Schools 74
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Residents

8.8k Population -228 (2010–19)
38  y Median Age -2 (2010–19)
24% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
61% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black5%
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial3%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate41%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household61%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone9%

Economy

$62k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
28  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector81%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service22%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$192k Median Home Value +$1.5k (2010–19)
2% Built 2000 or Later
$896 Median Monthly Rent +$157 (2010–19)
55% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached41%
1 unit, detached28%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier38%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K40%
$200K to $249K22%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity40%
Fuel oil, kerosene22%
LP gas1%
Utility gas34%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Quakertown Borough

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Philadelphia Metro Area51
Bucks County12

Property Crime in Quakertown Borough

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Philadelphia Metro Area42
Bucks County20

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (49%)(48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton41%
Donald Trump55%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 29 3 7
Feb 32 3 7
Mar 40 4 3
Apr 51 4 1
May 61 4 0
Jun 70 4 0
Jul 74 5 0
Aug 73 4 0
Sep 65 5 0
Oct 54 4 0
Nov 44 4 0
Dec 34 4 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Quakertown Borough

Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding76
Tornado9
Coastal Flooding6
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Quakertown Borough, PA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Quakertown Borough, PA

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United Friends School
0 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Quakertown Borough, PA

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DeSales University
7 miles, N
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Lehigh University
12 miles, N
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Moravian College
13 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Quakertown Borough, PA

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Grand View Hospital
5 miles, S
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Lehigh Valley Hospital
13 miles, NW

Airports

Airports near Quakertown Borough, PA

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