Perkiomen Township, PA

Living in Perkiomen Township

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Bikeability 15
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Walkability 7
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Commute 21
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Public Transit 20
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Affordability 25
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Public Safety 95
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Airports 46
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Hospitals 53
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Colleges 78
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Schools 95
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Residents

9.2k Population +394 (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
49% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
83% Family Households +3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years34%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian6%
Black2%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial3%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate23%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree31%
Graduate degree18%

Households

Family household83%
Householder living alone14%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$117k Median Household Income +$17k (2010–19)
97% Above Poverty
36  mi Average Commute
93% Lived Here Last Year -4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K6%
$25K to $49K9%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K17%
$125K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K or more15%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector79%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts54%
Sales and office23%
Service10%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home9%

Housing

$282k Median Home Value -$12k (2010–19)
17% Built 2000 or Later
$942 Median Monthly Rent +$16 (2010–19)
90% Owner-Occupied +2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached23%
1 unit, detached73%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199938%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K18%
$300K to $399K27%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity27%
Fuel oil, kerosene18%
LP gas7%
Utility gas46%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Perkiomen Township

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Philadelphia Metro Area51
Montgomery County15

Property Crime in Perkiomen Township

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Philadelphia Metro Area42
Montgomery County26

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (50%)(47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton54%
Donald Trump42%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 31 3 6
Feb 33 3 8
Mar 41 4 3
Apr 52 4 1
May 61 4 0
Jun 71 4 0
Jul 75 5 0
Aug 74 4 0
Sep 66 5 0
Oct 54 4 0
Nov 45 4 0
Dec 35 4 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Perkiomen Township

Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding78
Tornado9
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Perkiomen Township, PA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Perkiomen Township, PA

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Colleges

Colleges near Perkiomen Township, PA

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Ursinus College
3 miles, S
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Cabrini University
13 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Perkiomen Township, PA

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Eagleville Hospital
6 miles, SE
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Pottstown Hospital
8 miles, W
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Airports

Airports near Perkiomen Township, PA

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