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Arendtsville, Pennsylvania

Arendtsville, Pennsylvania, in Adams county, is 35 miles N of Frederick, Maryland (center to center) and 56 miles NW of Baltimore, Maryland. The town has a population of 848.

The People and Families of Arendtsville

In Arendtsville, about 65% of adults are married. One thing visitors notice about Arendtsville is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Approximately 11% of Arendtsville is non-white. Arendtsville boasts a diverse population for Pennsylvania, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.

Interestingly, the town is known for having more men than similar towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Arendtsville had a median family income of $43,889. To its credit, the people in Arendtsville value education and a large proportion are college graduates. An unusual characteristic of the town is the share of people in it who work at home.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Arendtsville ($1,000). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Arendtsville Housing

About 65% of housing units in Arendtsville are owner-occupied. People in the town pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Arendtsville, 88% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 10%Arendtsville Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Arendtsville College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Arendtsville, PA

Comparing Arendtsville 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
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population910
Racial Diversity910
Senior Citizens54
Well-Paid Single Men43
Age of the Population32
Female Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size79

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
Median Family Income76
People Above Poverty65
People in Middle Class or Better54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Walking and Biking to Work66
Public Transportation Use53
Short Commute Times43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
Affordability of Rents44
Housing Recently Built38
Affordability of Property Taxes23
People Living Alone21
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12
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