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Clifton Heights, PA


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Clifton Heights, Pennsylvania

Clifton Heights, Pennsylvania, in Delaware county, is 7 miles W of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town is conveniently located inside the Philadelphia metropolitan area. There are an estimated 6,779 people in Clifton Heights.

The People and Families of Clifton Heights

In Clifton Heights, about 46% of adults are married. Though there are lots of families, Clifton Heights isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Clifton Heights had a median family income of $48,919.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($4,000) in Clifton Heights. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Clifton Heights Housing

Approximately 64% of housing in Clifton Heights is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the town than you'll find in other towns. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Clifton Heights. Property taxes are a bit high in the town, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Clifton Heights, 81% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in Clifton Heights is to try the public transportation system.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Clifton Heights Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 16%Clifton Heights Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Clifton Heights, PA

Comparing Clifton Heights 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
Male Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Men79
Well-Paid Single Women68
Senior Citizens63
Children Under 5 Years Old58
Age of the Population42
Racial Diversity48
Female Share of the Population43

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size58
Portion of People Married23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better67
Median Family Income68
People Above Poverty55
College Educated Adults35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work89
Short Commute Times21
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
People Living Alone86
Affordability of Rents52
Affordability of Property Taxes42
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
Housing Recently Built17

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime74
Low Violent Crime32

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