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Crafton, PA


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Crafton, Pennsylvania

Crafton, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny county, is 3 miles W of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. Crafton contains a population of approximately 6,706.

The People and Families of Crafton

In Crafton, about 45% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Crafton, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Crafton had a median family income of $52,386. The typical family in Crafton is better off than most in Pennsylvania. Interestingly, lots of people in the town have Bachelor's degrees (or better). In Crafton, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Crafton Housing

Crafton has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 51% 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. Crafton, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Pennsylvania, which may reflect a commitment to education in the town.

Commuting

In Crafton, 83% of commuters drive to work. In Crafton, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 7%Crafton Well-Paid Single Women
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Crafton Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 10%Crafton Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 12%Crafton College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 19%Crafton Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Crafton, PA

Comparing Crafton 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
Well-Paid Single Women910
Well-Paid Single Men810
Female Share of the Population76
Age of the Population74
Senior Citizens63
Male Share of the Population45
Racial Diversity37
Children Under 5 Years Old25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married12
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults79
People Above Poverty67
Median Family Income69
People in Middle Class or Better68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Short Commute Times67
Working at Home56
Walking and Biking to Work23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Rents64
Affordability of Property Taxes42
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
Housing Recently Built12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime63
Low Violent Crime44

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