Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania

Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania

General Information
Name	Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania
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Settlement Type	Census-designated place
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Location
Coordinates	40.178°N 74.855°W
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Population
Total	8,466
Density	per km²
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Time Zone
Standard	UTC-5
DST	UTC-4

Fairless Hills is a census-designated place (CDP) in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Philadelphia metropolitan area.

History

Fairless Hills was named after Benjamin Fairless, a former president of U.S. Steel. The community was built in 1951 by Danherst Corporation as a planned residential community for employees of the nearby Fairless Works steel mill.

Geography

Fairless Hills is located at

   
       40.178°N 
       74.855°W
   

. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.9 square miles (4.9 km²), all of it land.

Demographics

As of the 2020 United States Census, the population of Fairless Hills was 8,466. The community is predominantly residential, with a mix of single-family homes, townhouses, and apartments.

Economy

The economy of Fairless Hills is closely tied to the larger Philadelphia metropolitan area. Many residents commute to jobs in Philadelphia and other nearby cities. The area has a variety of local businesses, retail stores, and restaurants.

Education

Fairless Hills is served by the Pennsbury School District. The district operates several schools in the area, providing education from kindergarten through high school.

Transportation

Fairless Hills is accessible via major roads such as U.S. Route 1 and Interstate 95. Public transportation is available through SEPTA, which provides bus service to the area.

Notable People

• Benjamin Fairless - Former president of U.S. Steel, after whom the community is named.

External links

• Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania on WikiMD