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Courtdale, PA


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Courtdale, Pennsylvania

Courtdale, Pennsylvania, in Luzerne county, is 15 miles SW of Scranton, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 98 miles W of Newark, New Jersey. The town is conveniently located inside the Scranton - - Wilkes - Barre - - Hazleton metropolitan area. There are an estimated 791 people in Courtdale.

The People and Families of Courtdale

In Courtdale, about 59% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Courtdale had a median family income of $44,500. Courtdale has a large middle class. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in the town.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Courtdale Housing

Approximately 82% of housing in Courtdale is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Courtdale, 94% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in the town than other towns.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Courtdale People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Courtdale, PA

Comparing Courtdale 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 Population99
Senior Citizens86
Well-Paid Single Women75
Well-Paid Single Men66
Male Share of the Population67
Female Share of the Population54
Racial Diversity11
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better99
Median Family Income77
People Above Poverty76
College Educated Adults55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Short Commute Times99
Public Transportation Use86

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents55
People Living Alone42
Affordability of Property Taxes46
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
Housing Recently Built38
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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