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Albion, PA


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Albion, Pennsylvania

Albion, Pennsylvania, in Erie county, is 22 miles SW of Erie, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 73 miles E of Cleveland, Ohio. The town is considered part of the Erie metropolitan area. Albion has a population of 1,607.

The People and Families of Albion

In Albion, about 56% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Albion had a median family income of $40,650.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Albion ($2,000). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

The streets of Albion are considered safe by both national and state standards.

Albion Housing

About 65% of housing units in Albion are owner-occupied. Housing in the town tends to be newer construction. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Typical rents in the town are affordable, at least compared to other towns in the state.

Commuting

In Albion, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Albion strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 11%Albion Affordability of Rents
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Albion Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Albion, PA

Comparing Albion to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Women75
Well-Paid Single Men55
Racial Diversity55
Senior Citizens53
Children Under 5 Years Old35
Age of the Population32
Male Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size57
Portion of People Married45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better54
Median Family Income55
People Above Poverty54
College Educated Adults54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work77
Short Commute Times66
Public Transportation Use64
Working at Home45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals97
Affordability of Rents89
People Living Alone75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing68
Affordability of Property Taxes47
Housing Recently Built49

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime99
Low Violent Crime77
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