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    Swatara Township

      B+
      Overall Niche Grade
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      1. Public Schools
        B
      2. Crime & Safety
        C+
      3. Housing
        B
      4. Nightlife
        A minus
      5. Good for Families
        B+
      6. Diversity
        A
      7. Jobs
        B
      8. Weather
        B minus
      9. Cost of Living
        B
      10. Health & Fitness
        B
      11. Outdoor Activities
        A minus
      12. Commute
        B+
      Swatara Township is located in Pennsylvania with a population of 27,318. Swatara Township is in Dauphin County. Living in Swatara Township offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Swatara Township there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Swatara Township and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Swatara Township are above average.
      Population
      27,318
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      Real Estate

      Median Home Value
      $164,300
      National
      $244,900
      Median Rent
      $1,100
      National
      $1,163
      Area Feel
      Dense Suburban
      Rent vs. Own
      • Rent
        31%
      • Own
        69%
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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
        180.2
        282.7
      • Murder
        7.5
        6.1
      • Rape
        33.8
        40.7
      • Robbery
        63.8
        135.5
      Property Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Burglary
        176.4
        500.1
      • Theft
        2,694.9
        2,042.8
      • Motor Vehicle Theft
        78.8
        284

      Residents

      Diversity
      A
      Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
      Age
      • <10 years
        10%
      • 10-17 years
        9%
      • 18-24 years
        8%
      • 25-34 years
        17%
      • 35-44 years
        11%
      • 45-54 years
        13%
      • 55-64 years
        16%
      • 65+ years
        15%
      Education Levels
      • Master's degree or higher
        8%
        13%
      • Bachelor's degree
        18%
        21%
      • Some college or associate's degree
        26%
        29%
      • High school diploma or equivalent
        36%
        26%
      • Less than high school diploma
        11%
        11%
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      Working in Swatara Township

      Jobs
      B
      Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
      Median Household Income
      $69,737
      National
      $69,021
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