Longswamp Township, PA
Living in Longswamp Township
Bikeability5
Walkability21
Commute71
Public Transit6
Affordability61
Public Safety85
Airports39
Hospitals62
Colleges93
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Schools85
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Residents
5.7kPopulation+89 (2010–19)
47 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
20%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
74%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate43%
Some College20%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household74%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$64kMedian Household Income+$1.7k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty-6% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K16%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector81%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation27%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office13%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$185kMedian Home Value+$3.6k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$500Median Monthly Rent-$147 (2010–19)
74%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached66%
Mobile home19%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier25%
Home Value
Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M2%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke4%
Electricity26%
Fuel oil, kerosene41%
LP gas16%
Wood11%
Crime
Violent Crime in Longswamp Township
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Reading Metro Area26
Berks County26
Property Crime in Longswamp Township
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Reading Metro Area26
Berks County26
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump60%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 3 | 7 |
| Feb | 31 | 3 | 8 |
| Mar | 39 | 4 | 4 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 33 | 4 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Longswamp Township
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding80
Tornado12
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Longswamp Township, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Longswamp Township, PA
Gateway Christian School
4 miles, SW
Active Learning Center
4 miles, N
Salem Christian School
5 miles, E
Lighthouse Christian Academy
5 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Longswamp Township, PA
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
7 miles, W
Cedar Crest College
10 miles, NE
Muhlenberg College
11 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Longswamp Township, PA
Lehigh Valley Hospital
9 miles, NE
Surgical Specialty Center at Coordinated Health
11 miles, NE
St Luke's Hospital-Sacred Heart Campus
13 miles, NE
St Luke's Hospital Bethlehem
16 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Longswamp Township, PA
Lehigh Valley International Airport
16 miles, NE
Trenton Mercer Airport
47 miles, E
Philadelphia International Airport
48 miles, SE
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
59 miles, N