Bensalem Township, PA
Living in Bensalem Township
Bikeability47
Walkability44
Commute28
Public Transit55
Affordability43
Public Safety82
Airports66
Hospitals21
Colleges72
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Schools48
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Residents
60kPopulation+153 (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
29%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
64%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian13%
Black8%
Caucasian65%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate34%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$64kMedian Household Income+$4.5k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
33 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year-6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector78%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Military<1%
Sales and office25%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Public transportation5%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$266kMedian Home Value+$2.6k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$1kMedian Monthly Rent+$114 (2010–19)
55%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached16%
1 unit, detached41%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197931%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K22%
$250K to $299K20%
$300K to $399K26%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity41%
Fuel oil, kerosene14%
LP gas3%
Utility gas40%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Bensalem Township
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Philadelphia Metro Area51
Bucks County12
Property Crime in Bensalem Township
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Philadelphia Metro Area42
Bucks County20
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (51%)(46%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton46%
Donald Trump51%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 3 | 6 |
| Feb | 34 | 3 | 7 |
| Mar | 42 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 35 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bensalem Township
Excessive Heat13
Inland Flooding84
Tornado11
Coastal Flooding20
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Bensalem Township, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Bensalem Township, PA
Just Children
1 miles, N
Philadelphia Christian Center Academy
1 miles, NW
De La Salle Vocational School
1 miles, S
Bensalem Baptist School
1 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Bensalem Township, PA
Strayer University-Pennsylvania
2 miles, NW
Holy Family University
4 miles, SW
Cairn University-Langhorne
4 miles, NE
Bryn Athyn College of the New Church
6 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Bensalem Township, PA
Rothman Orthopaedic Specialty Hospital
1 miles, NW
Aria Health
3 miles, SW
Lower Bucks Hospital
4 miles, E
Virtua Willingboro Hospital
5 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Bensalem Township, PA
Trenton Mercer Airport
14 miles, NE
Philadelphia International Airport
23 miles, SW
Lehigh Valley International Airport
46 miles, NW
Atlantic City International Airport
49 miles, SE