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Claysville, PA


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Claysville, Pennsylvania

Claysville, Pennsylvania, in Washington county, is 31 miles SW of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Part of the surrounding Pittsburgh metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Claysville is home to some 724 residents.

The People and Families of Claysville

In Claysville, about 55% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Claysville are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that the town tends toward large families and full houses.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Claysville had a median family income of $40,000.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($1,000) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Claysville. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Claysville Housing

According to the 2000 census, 72% of the housing in Claysville was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the town as the average housing age is high. In Claysville you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Claysville, 98% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 18%Claysville Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Claysville, PA

Comparing Claysville 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 Citizens88
Age of the Population76
Female Share of the Population76
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Male Share of the Population45
Well-Paid Single Men31
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults65
Median Family Income55
People in Middle Class or Better54
People Above Poverty43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times54
Walking and Biking to Work44
Public Transportation Use32
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
Affordability of Rents56
Affordability of Property Taxes59
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46
People Living Alone21
Housing Recently Built13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime33
Low Property Crime21
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