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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.
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.
In 2000, Coaldale had a median family income of $31,905.
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 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.
In Coaldale, 93% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Coaldale to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):
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