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Bradford, PA


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Bradford, Pennsylvania

Bradford, Pennsylvania, in McKean county, is 65 miles S of Buffalo, New York. There are an estimated 9,175 people in the city.

The People and Families of Bradford

In Bradford, about 42% of adults are married. In Bradford, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, the city isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bradford had a median family income of $32,828.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($11,490) in Bradford. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Bradford Housing

Approximately 55% of housing in Bradford is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the city than you'll find in other cities. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Bradford.

Commuting

In Bradford, 88% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in the city than other cities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyBradford Short Commute Times
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyBradford Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Bradford, PA

Comparing Bradford 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 Population87
Senior Citizens85
Children Under 5 Years Old69
Age of the Population53
Male Share of the Population34
Well-Paid Single Men33
Racial Diversity15

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size24
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults47
People in Middle Class or Better22
People Above Poverty21
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work88
Public Transportation Use78
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Affordability of Rents97
Affordability of Property Taxes77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime66

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