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Centre Hall, Pennsylvania

Centre Hall, Pennsylvania, in Centre county, is 91 miles NW of Lancaster, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 120 miles NW of Baltimore, Maryland. The town is conveniently located inside the State College metropolitan area. There are an estimated 1,079 people in Centre Hall.

The People and Families of Centre Hall

In Centre Hall, about 63% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Centre Hall had a median family income of $49,333. Centre Hall has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in the town living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Centre Hall. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in the town. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in Centre Hall, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($600) in Centre Hall. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Centre Hall Housing

Approximately 74% of housing in Centre Hall is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Centre Hall, 90% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in the town.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyCentre Hall Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Centre Hall People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Centre Hall Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Centre Hall Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Centre Hall College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Centre Hall, PA

Comparing Centre Hall 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
Age of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Women99
Well-Paid Single Men99
Senior Citizens76
Male Share of the Population79
Female Share of the Population42
Children Under 5 Years Old35
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married79
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
College Educated Adults98
Median Family Income88

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Short Commute Times55
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing69
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
Affordability of Rents34
Affordability of Property Taxes35
Housing Recently Built38
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