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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.
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.
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 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.
In Crafton, 83% of commuters drive to work. In Crafton, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.
Crafton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 7% |  |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Crafton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):
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| Well-Paid Single Women |  | |
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| Racial Diversity | | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old |  | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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