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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.
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.
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 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.
In Castle Shannon, 83% of commuters drive to work. In the town, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.
Castle Shannon strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):
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| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 5% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 14% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Castle Shannon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):
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| Well-Paid Single Women | | |
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| Racial Diversity |  | |
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| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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