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Camp Hill, PA


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Camp Hill, Pennsylvania

Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, in Cumberland county, is 35 miles NW of Lancaster, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 66 miles N of Baltimore, Maryland. The town is in the Harrisburg - Lebanon - Carlisle area. There are 7,636 residents in Camp Hill.

The People and Families of Camp Hill

In Camp Hill, about 60% of adults are married.

There are a lot of senior citizens in Camp Hill.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Camp Hill had a median family income of $61,578. Most of the residents of Camp Hill tend to have good incomes. In the town, most people are middle class or better. Camp Hill is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in the town. Lots of residents of Camp Hill prove that it's possible to work from home regularly. People say that the town is full of unmarried people with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

Camp Hill folks tended to give their money ($22,125) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Crime and Safety

Both violent crime and property crime are low in Camp Hill.

Camp Hill Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Camp Hill that were owner-occupied was 75%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas.

Commuting

In Camp Hill, 91% of commuters drive to work. One of the nice things about Camp Hill is its reasonable commuting times.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyCamp Hill Well-Paid Single Men
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyCamp Hill Short Commute Times
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyCamp Hill People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyCamp Hill College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 6%Camp Hill Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 7%Camp Hill Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 9%Camp Hill Low Rate of Poverty
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Camp Hill Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Camp Hill Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Camp Hill, PA

Comparing Camp Hill 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 Citizens109
Age of the Population109
Well-Paid Single Women910
Well-Paid Single Men910
Female Share of the Population87
Racial Diversity38
Male Share of the Population34
Children Under 5 Years Old24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married67
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults910
People in Middle Class or Better910
People Above Poverty910
Median Family Income810

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times1010
Public Transportation Use77
Walking and Biking to Work68

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone86
Affordability of Property Taxes53
Affordability of Rents41
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
Housing Recently Built28

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime98
Low Violent Crime99

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