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Big Run, PA


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Big Run, Pennsylvania

Big Run, Pennsylvania, in Jefferson county, is 69 miles NE of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. There are an estimated 686 people in the town.

The People and Families of Big Run

In Big Run, about 59% of adults are married.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in Big Run than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Big Run had a median family income of $31,111.

Big Run Housing

Approximately 78% of housing in Big Run is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the town than you'll find in other towns. Big Run is known in Pennsylvania for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the town.

Commuting

In Big Run, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 8%Big Run Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 14%Big Run Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Big Run, PA

Comparing Big Run 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
Male Share of the Population910
Children Under 5 Years Old79
Senior Citizens65
Age of the Population54
Female Share of the Population31
Well-Paid Single Men31
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married67
Average Household Size46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty54
College Educated Adults32
People in Middle Class or Better21
Median Family Income21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use86
Short Commute Times77
Walking and Biking to Work65
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents810
Affordability of Property Taxes69
Seasonal and Vacation Housing68
People Living Alone53
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
Housing Recently Built13
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