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Beavertown, PA


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Beavertown, Pennsylvania

Beavertown, Pennsylvania, in Snyder county, is 67 miles NW of Lancaster, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 104 miles N of Baltimore, Maryland. The town is home to some 870 residents.

The People and Families of Beavertown

In Beavertown, about 66% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Beavertown had a median family income of $43,088.

Beavertown Housing

According to the 2000 census, 78% of the housing in Beavertown was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the town as the average housing age is high.

Commuting

In Beavertown, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Beavertown, PA

Comparing Beavertown 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
Senior Citizens65
Age of the Population65
Well-Paid Single Men53
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Male Share of the Population33
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty88
People in Middle Class or Better66
Median Family Income66
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work88
Working at Home78
Short Commute Times55
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
Affordability of Property Taxes58
People Living Alone42
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals42
Housing Recently Built26
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