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Castle Shannon, PA


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Castle Shannon, Pennsylvania

Castle Shannon, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny county, is 5 miles S of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. Castle Shannon contains a population of approximately 8,556.

The People and Families of Castle Shannon

In Castle Shannon, about 51% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Castle Shannon, which is home to many people who live alone.

The town boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Castle Shannon had a median family income of $48,586. Interestingly, lots of people in Castle Shannon have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Castle Shannon Housing

Castle Shannon has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 64% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town are newer than those found in most places. Housing stock in Castle Shannon might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. The town, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Pennsylvania, which may reflect a commitment to education in the town.

Commuting

In Castle Shannon, 83% of commuters drive to work. In the town, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyCastle Shannon Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 14%Castle Shannon Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 17%Castle Shannon Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 18%Castle Shannon College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Castle Shannon, PA

Comparing Castle Shannon 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 Citizens96
Age of the Population86
Well-Paid Single Women89
Female Share of the Population76
Well-Paid Single Men79
Male Share of the Population45
Racial Diversity37
Children Under 5 Years Old24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married34
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults79
People Above Poverty67
People in Middle Class or Better67
Median Family Income68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home56
Short Commute Times32
Walking and Biking to Work24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Affordability of Rents63
Affordability of Property Taxes42
Housing Recently Built39
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime86
Low Violent Crime44
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