Lower Swatara Township, PA

Living in Lower Swatara Township

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Bikeability 25
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Walkability 28
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Commute 85
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Public Transit 24
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Affordability 64
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Public Safety 79
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Airports 53
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Hospitals 68
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Colleges 80
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Schools 45
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Residents

8.8k Population +626 (2010–19)
46  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
28% College-Educated
68% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black3%
Caucasian82%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate40%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household68%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$67k Median Household Income -$8 (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty -6% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector67%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Military1%
Sales and office28%
Service21%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$151k Median Home Value +$6.2k (2010–19)
14% Built 2000 or Later
$785 Median Monthly Rent +$164 (2010–19)
84% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached18%
1 unit, detached60%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home16%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K30%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke1%
Electricity40%
Fuel oil, kerosene18%
LP gas10%
Utility gas29%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lower Swatara Township

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Harrisburg Metro Area21
Dauphin County38

Property Crime in Lower Swatara Township

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Harrisburg Metro Area16
Dauphin County23

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (40%)(57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump62%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 29 3 7
Feb 32 3 9
Mar 40 3 4
Apr 51 3 1
May 61 4 0
Jun 70 4 0
Jul 75 4 0
Aug 73 3 0
Sep 65 4 0
Oct 54 3 0
Nov 44 3 1
Dec 34 3 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lower Swatara Township

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding69
Tornado12
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lower Swatara Township, PA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Lower Swatara Township, PA

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The Samuel School
3 miles, NW
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The Circle School
4 miles, NW

Colleges

Colleges near Lower Swatara Township, PA

Hospitals

Hospitals near Lower Swatara Township, PA

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Airports

Airports near Lower Swatara Township, PA