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Bensalem Township
  • Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
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Suburb
Philadelphia

Bensalem Township

    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      C minus
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
    Bensalem Township is a suburb of Philadelphia with a population of 62,456. Bensalem Township is in Bucks County. Living in Bensalem Township offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Bensalem Township there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Bensalem Township and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Bensalem Township are above average.
    About Bensalem Township...
    Population
    62,456
    Suburb of
    Philadelphia
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $288,500
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,290
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      40%
    • Own
      60%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      42.9
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.6
      6.1
    • Rape
      8.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      57.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      181.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,827.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      123.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      16%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      11%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      19%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      27%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      33%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      10%
      11%
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    Working in Bensalem Township

    Jobs
    C minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $72,001
    National
    $69,021
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