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Avis, PA


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Avis, Pennsylvania

Avis, Pennsylvania, in Clinton county, is 87 miles W of Scranton, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 134 miles N of Baltimore, Maryland. There are an estimated 1,492 people in the town.

The People and Families of Avis

In Avis, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Avis had a median family income of $39,167.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Avis Housing

Approximately 76% of housing in Avis is owner-occupied. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in the town. Avis is known in Pennsylvania for having lower rents than most places.

Commuting

In Avis, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 19%Avis Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Avis, PA

Comparing Avis 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
Senior Citizens86
Age of the Population76
Male Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Men54
Female Share of the Population43
Racial Diversity33
Children Under 5 Years Old34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married68
Average Household Size46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better76
People Above Poverty65
Median Family Income54
College Educated Adults32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use75
Walking and Biking to Work66
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals96
Affordability of Rents79
People Living Alone65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing47
Affordability of Property Taxes46
Housing Recently Built38
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