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Conway, PA


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Conway, Pennsylvania

Conway, Pennsylvania, in Beaver county, is 19 miles NW of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town is included in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 2,290 people lived in Conway.

The People and Families of Conway

In Conway, about 57% of adults are married.

If you spend a lot of time in Conway, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Conway had a median family income of $46,250.

Political Inclinations

Conway residents donated more money ($250) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the town.

Conway Housing

An estimated 76% of living spaces in Conway are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the town is younger than in most places. Living alone is quite feasible in Conway, with the choice of small rental properties there.

Commuting

In Conway, 91% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, the town is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle).

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Conway Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Conway Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Conway, PA

Comparing Conway 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 Population1010
Senior Citizens99
Well-Paid Single Women86
Female Share of the Population76
Well-Paid Single Men76
Racial Diversity55
Male Share of the Population45
Children Under 5 Years Old24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married68
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty77
Median Family Income77
People in Middle Class or Better76
College Educated Adults55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use108
Walking and Biking to Work99
Short Commute Times66
Working at Home45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals108
People Living Alone75
Affordability of Rents78
Housing Recently Built59
Affordability of Property Taxes35
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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