TildenPA
A town of 3,631. Public schools that outperform most of Pennsylvania.
What makes Tilden stand out
The 3 things Tilden does most differently from other towns.
Every workday, about 2,748 people come to Tilden for work
Where Tilden’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Tilden’s report card
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The data
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Tilden’s public schools outperform 60% of Pennsylvania districts
The public schools Tilden’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 60% of Pennsylvania’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tilden El Center | K–5 | 562 | C+ |
| Blue Mountain SDA Elementary Private | PK–8 | 35 | |
| Blue Mountain Academy Private | 9–12 | 145 |
Nearly a quarter of Tilden is conserved land
11 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. State Game Lands Number 110 | 9.8 mi | 1,865 |
| 2. Weiser State Forest | — | 35 |
| 3. Jefferson Tract - Weiser State Forest | — | 35 |
Most working residents commute out of Tilden
Most working residents leave Tilden for work: only 9% work in town. The top destinations are Hamburg (5%), Reading (4%) and Maxatawny (4%). Half commute less than 15 miles.
Where working residents work
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 20% of U.S. communities.
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Tilden has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 21°, and about 21 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Crime reported in Tilden
Tilden's reported crime rate is close to Pennsylvania's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. Violent crime is rare: 3 reported in 2023.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Property crime per 1,000 residents
How healthy Tilden is
Tilden tracks Pennsylvania closely on all 5 CDC measures.
About Tilden
Township in Pennsylvania, US
Tilden Township is a township in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,597 at the 2010 census.
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- Population
- 3,603
- Area
- 19 sq mi
- Elevation
- 587 ft
Tilden’s neighbors
9 towns share a border with Tilden.