Ambridge, PA

Ambridge, Pennsylvania

Ambridge, Pennsylvania, in Beaver county, is 15 miles NW of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town is included in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 7,769 people lived in Ambridge.

The People and Families of Ambridge

In Ambridge, about 39% of adults are married. Ambridge is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in the town; the town has more single adults than most places of its size.

If you spend a lot of time in Ambridge, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ambridge had a median family income of $35,529.

Political Inclinations

Ambridge residents donated more money ($2,000) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the town.

Ambridge Housing

An estimated 51% of living spaces in Ambridge are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The town housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. Living alone is quite feasible in Ambridge, with the choice of small rental properties there.

Commuting

In Ambridge, 85% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, the town is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle). Public transportation is used by many people in Ambridge.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 10%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Ambridge, PA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Ambridge Almanac

Ambridge Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Ambridge Public Libraries

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Ambridge Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Ambridge residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Ambridge, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Ambridge High Schools (2004)

AMBRIDGE AREA HS
724-266-2833
Serves 1,044 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.6

Ambridge Colleges

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Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry

(List of All Pennsylvania Colleges)

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