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Chicora, PA


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Chicora, Pennsylvania

Chicora, Pennsylvania, in Butler county, is 37 miles N of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town is conveniently located inside the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. There are an estimated 1,021 people in Chicora.

The People and Families of Chicora

In Chicora, about 63% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Chicora had a median family income of $39,375.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Chicora Housing

Approximately 74% of housing in Chicora is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the town than you'll find in other towns. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in Chicora.

Commuting

In Chicora, 96% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in the town.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 11%Chicora Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Chicora, PA

Comparing Chicora 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
Female Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Women75
Senior Citizens65
Age of the Population65
Well-Paid Single Men54
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Male Share of the Population33
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married78
Average Household Size57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty87
College Educated Adults66
People in Middle Class or Better54
Median Family Income54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times54
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
People Living Alone75
Affordability of Property Taxes69
Affordability of Rents67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing47
Housing Recently Built11
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