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Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, in Franklin county, is 38 miles N of Frederick, Maryland (center to center) and 70 miles NW of Baltimore, Maryland. The town contains a population of approximately 17,862.
In Chambersburg, about 45% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Chambersburg, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the town.
Chambersburg 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.
In 2000, Chambersburg had a median family income of $40,352.
Political donors in Chambersburg favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $10,020. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.
Chambersburg has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 50% 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. Chambersburg, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments.
In Chambersburg, 89% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the town -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.
Comparing Chambersburg to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):
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| Female Share of the Population | | |
| Senior Citizens | |  |
| Age of the Population | |  |
| Racial Diversity |  | |
| Well-Paid Single Women |  | |
| Well-Paid Single Men |  | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old |  | |
| Male Share of the Population | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Portion of People Married |  | |
| Average Household Size | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| Median Family Income |  | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Public Transportation Use | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: Chambersburg colleges • Chambersburg travel • Chambersburg mortgages and property.
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