Swatara Township, PA

Living in Swatara Township

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Bikeability 28
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Walkability 20
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Commute 80
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Public Transit 20
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Affordability 67
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Public Safety 61
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Airports 52
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Hospitals 64
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Colleges 80
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Schools 22
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Residents

25k Population +1.6k (2010–19)
39  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
26% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
64% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian7%
Black23%
Caucasian57%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school10%
High school graduate35%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household64%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$62k Median Household Income +$8.1k (2010–19)
92% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
82% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector69%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Military<1%
Sales and office27%
Service16%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$155k Median Home Value +$5.3k (2010–19)
15% Built 2000 or Later
$866 Median Monthly Rent +$236 (2010–19)
60% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached21%
1 unit, detached54%
Multiple units1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195920%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier14%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K32%
$150K to $199K35%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke1%
Electricity35%
Fuel oil, kerosene21%
LP gas1%
Utility gas42%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Swatara Township

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Harrisburg Metro Area21
Dauphin County38

Property Crime in Swatara Township

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Harrisburg Metro Area16
Dauphin County23

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (48%)(49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton51%
Donald Trump45%

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 74 4 0
Aug 73 3 0
Sep 65 4 0
Oct 54 3 0
Nov 44 3 1
Dec 33 3 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Swatara Township

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding65
Tornado11
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Swatara Township, PA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Swatara Township, PA

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The Samuel School
0 miles, SE
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The Circle School
1 miles, NW
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Colleges

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Swatara Township, PA

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Airports

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