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Central City, PA


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Central City, Pennsylvania

Central City, Pennsylvania, in Somerset county, is 67 miles E of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town is located in the Johnstown metropolitan area. Central City has a population of 1,258.

The People and Families of Central City

In Central City, about 60% of adults are married.

You'll feel comfortable in Central City if you're 65 since the town is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Central City had a median family income of $32,455.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Central City gave more campaign money ($1,500) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Central City Housing

Owners occupy 81% of the housing units in Central City. On average, the construction date of housing in the town is earlier than you'll find in most places. One of the strengths of Central City is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in the town?

Commuting

In Central City, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
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Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
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Comparative Profile of Central City, PA

Comparing Central City 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 Citizens99
Age of the Population99
Female Share of the Population76
Male Share of the Population45
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Well-Paid Single Men32
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married78
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty54
People in Middle Class or Better54
Median Family Income21
College Educated Adults21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work77
Public Transportation Use64
Working at Home46
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing810
Affordability of Property Taxes710
People Living Alone75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
Housing Recently Built14
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