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Bensalem Township

  • B
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
  • 125 reviews
B
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    B+
  2. Crime & Safety
    C+
  3. Housing
    C
  4. Nightlife
    A-
  5. Good for Families
    B
  6. Diversity
    A
  7. Jobs
    C+
  8. Weather
    B-
  9. Cost of Living
    C
  10. Health & Fitness
    A-
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A
  12. Commute
    B+
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Bensalem Township is a suburb of Philadelphia with a population of 60,418. Bensalem Township is in Bucks County. Living in Bensalem Township offers residents a 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
60,418

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$254,200
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$1,127
National
$949
Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    42%
  • Own
    58%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    53.1
    282.7
  • Murder
    1.7
    6.1
  • Rape
    14.9
    40.7
  • Robbery
    66.3
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    250.4
    500.1
  • Theft
    2,177.1
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    116.1
    284
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Residents

Diversity
A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    11%
  • 10-17 years
    8%
  • 18-24 years
    9%
  • 25-34 years
    15%
  • 35-44 years
    14%
  • 45-54 years
    13%
  • 55-64 years
    15%
  • 65+ years
    16%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    10%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    18%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    27%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    37%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    8%
    13%

Working in Bensalem Township

Jobs
C+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$61,025
National
$55,322
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Bensalem Township Reviews

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I've lived in Bensalem for 23 years and I've always mildly enjoyed the area. It's located just north of Philadelphia which is convenient if you want to explore the city without actually being in it. There are definitely some troublesome areas in town but it's easy to avoid as well. Bensalem has a nice community with some pretty friendly people. There's nearby malls, grocery stores, convenience stores, and just general shopping. Being located close to Philly has some downsides however. North Philly isn't the worst place by any means but the city in general has higher crime and poverty, which seems to seep into the suburbs a bit. Although, Bensalem has been ranked as one of the top 100 places to live. Overall, Bensalem has a nice balance of quiet and exciting, safety and danger, and even boring and fun.
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It's very safe and visually attractive but sorely lacking in culture. If food is important to you, the only restaurants available are chains that mostly reheat from frozen. Diversity is poor. Physically near to Philadelphia but very poorly connected; getting to and from the city is not quick, cheap or convenient. Typical suburb, no particular defining features.
I have lived in Bensalem my whole life. It is a safe town with a lot of family oriented neighborhoods. They have a mall, tons of restaurants, and bars. We are also not too far from the city for people who enjoy going down there!