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Coaldale, PA


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Coaldale, Pennsylvania

Coaldale, Pennsylvania, in Schuylkill county, is 26 miles NW of Allentown, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 71 miles NW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town contains a population of approximately 2,295.

The People and Families of Coaldale

In Coaldale, about 45% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Coaldale, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the town.

Coaldale boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Coaldale had a median family income of $31,905.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Coaldale favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $400. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

Coaldale Housing

Coaldale has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 75% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the town might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Rents in Coaldale tend toward the low side for Pennsylvania. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in the town the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Coaldale, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 7%Coaldale Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 9%Coaldale Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Coaldale, PA

Comparing Coaldale 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 Citizens1010
Age of the Population910
Female Share of the Population87
Racial Diversity44
Well-Paid Single Men32
Male Share of the Population34
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married12
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty43
People in Middle Class or Better32
College Educated Adults22
Median Family Income21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work65
Public Transportation Use53
Short Commute Times44
Working at Home35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone109
Affordability of Rents810
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing79
Affordability of Property Taxes710
Housing Recently Built13
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