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Cochranton, PA


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Cochranton, Pennsylvania

Cochranton, Pennsylvania, in Crawford county, is 42 miles S of Erie, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 74 miles N of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town is home to some 1,148 residents.

The People and Families of Cochranton

In Cochranton, about 61% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cochranton had a median family income of $45,463.

Cochranton Housing

According to the 2000 census, 75% of the housing in Cochranton was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the town as the average housing age is high. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in Cochranton.

Commuting

In Cochranton, 90% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the town it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Cochranton Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 16%Cochranton Affordability of Rents
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Cochranton Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Cochranton, PA

Comparing Cochranton 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
Age of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Women86
Female Share of the Population75
Well-Paid Single Men76
Senior Citizens65
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Male Share of the Population46
Racial Diversity23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married78
Average Household Size47

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income77
College Educated Adults65
People Above Poverty54
People in Middle Class or Better54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Short Commute Times88
Working at Home79
Public Transportation Use32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents79
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
People Living Alone64
Affordability of Property Taxes35
Housing Recently Built26
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime99
Low Violent Crime66
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