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Cheswick, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny county, is 12 miles NE of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town is conveniently located inside the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. There are an estimated 1,899 people in Cheswick.
In Cheswick, about 61% of adults are married.
Cheswick has a larger percentage of females than most places. The town has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.
In 2000, Cheswick had a median family income of $47,019. You won't find a lot of people in Cheswick living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the town.
In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($2,300) in Cheswick. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.
The low crime rate is a boost to quality of living and housing values in Cheswick.
Approximately 86% of housing in Cheswick is owner-occupied. Property taxes are a bit high in the town, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.
In Cheswick, 90% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in Cheswick is to try the public transportation system.
Cheswick strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):
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| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 3% |  |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. State) | Top 6% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Cheswick 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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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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