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    Swatara Township

      C
      Overall Niche Grade
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      1. Public Schools
        C
      2. Crime & Safety
        C minus
      3. Housing
        C+
      4. Nightlife
        C
      5. Good for Families
        C
      6. Diversity
        B minus
      7. Jobs
        B minus
      8. Weather
        B minus
      9. Cost of Living
        B
      10. Health & Fitness
        B
      11. Outdoor Activities
        B+
      12. Commute
        B minus
      Swatara Township is located in Pennsylvania with a population of 4,990. Swatara Township is in Lebanon County. Living in Swatara Township offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. Residents of Swatara Township tend to be conservative.
      Population
      4,990
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      Real Estate

      Median Home Value
      $196,100
      National
      $244,900
      Median Rent
      $944
      National
      $1,163
      Area Feel
      Suburban Rural Mix
      Rent vs. Own
      • Rent
        16%
      • Own
        84%
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      Crime & Safety

      Crime & Safety
      C minus
      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
      B minus
      Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
      Age
      • <10 years
        11%
      • 10-17 years
        13%
      • 18-24 years
        3%
      • 25-34 years
        14%
      • 35-44 years
        11%
      • 45-54 years
        8%
      • 55-64 years
        22%
      • 65+ years
        18%
      Education Levels
      • Master's degree or higher
        7%
        13%
      • Bachelor's degree
        9%
        21%
      • Some college or associate's degree
        23%
        29%
      • High school diploma or equivalent
        40%
        26%
      • Less than high school diploma
        20%
        11%
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      Working in Swatara Township

      Jobs
      B minus
      Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
      Median Household Income
      $63,147
      National
      $69,021
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