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Canonsburg, PA


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Canonsburg, Pennsylvania

Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, in Washington county, is 15 miles SW of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. Canonsburg contains a population of approximately 8,607.

The People and Families of Canonsburg

In Canonsburg, about 48% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Canonsburg, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the town.

Canonsburg has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places. The town boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Canonsburg had a median family income of $42,793.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Canonsburg favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $13,010. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.

Canonsburg Housing

Canonsburg has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 60% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the town might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Canonsburg, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments.

Commuting

In Canonsburg, 96% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Canonsburg, PA

Comparing Canonsburg 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 Citizens108
Age of the Population98
Female Share of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Women56
Well-Paid Single Men46
Racial Diversity48
Children Under 5 Years Old25
Male Share of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married33
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty66
People in Middle Class or Better56
Median Family Income46
College Educated Adults35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times78
Walking and Biking to Work68
Public Transportation Use56
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Affordability of Rents86
Affordability of Property Taxes66
Housing Recently Built16
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime63
Low Violent Crime43

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