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Confluence, PA


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Confluence, Pennsylvania

Confluence, Pennsylvania, in Somerset county, is 55 miles SE of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town is conveniently located inside the Johnstown metropolitan area. There are an estimated 834 people in Confluence.

The People and Families of Confluence

In Confluence, about 51% of adults are married. In Confluence, lots of people live on their own.

The town has a larger percentage of females than most places. Confluence has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Confluence had a median family income of $31,181. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Confluence.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($250) in Confluence. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Confluence Housing

Approximately 76% of housing in Confluence is owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Confluence contains many homes that have been built in recent years. The town is known in Pennsylvania for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in Confluence.

Commuting

In Confluence, 81% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
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Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
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Comparative Profile of Confluence, PA

Comparing Confluence 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 Citizens99
Female Share of the Population99
Age of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Well-Paid Single Men21
Male Share of the Population22
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married45
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better31
People Above Poverty21
Median Family Income21
College Educated Adults21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use86
Walking and Biking to Work54
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
People Living Alone97
Affordability of Property Taxes710
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
Housing Recently Built49
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