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Clearfield, PA


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Clearfield, Pennsylvania

Clearfield, Pennsylvania, in Clearfield county, is 91 miles NE of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town has a population of 6,631.

The People and Families of Clearfield

In Clearfield, about 49% of adults are married. Lots of people in Clearfield live independently, in one-person housing. The town has its share of unmarried adults.

People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in Clearfield.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Clearfield had a median family income of $40,095.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Clearfield residents, with $12,525. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Clearfield Housing

In Clearfield, 58% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around the town -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here. Landlords in Clearfield rent a large number of single bedroom units. And yes, you can rent a place in the town without breaking the bank.

Commuting

In Clearfield, 92% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in towns like Clearfield; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work. Most residents would agree that driving around the town is a bit easier than around other towns of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Clearfield Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 7%Clearfield Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Clearfield Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Clearfield, PA

Comparing Clearfield 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 Citizens97
Age of the Population98
Female Share of the Population86
Well-Paid Single Men45
Male Share of the Population45
Children Under 5 Years Old24
Racial Diversity13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married23
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults47
People Above Poverty43
Median Family Income35
People in Middle Class or Better33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work99
Working at Home67
Public Transportation Use34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Affordability of Property Taxes77
Housing Recently Built14

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime75
Low Violent Crime65

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