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Dallastown, PA


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Dallastown, Pennsylvania

Dallastown, Pennsylvania, in York county, is 20 miles SW of Lancaster, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 40 miles N of Baltimore, Maryland. The town is part of the York metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 4,087 people people live in Dallastown.

The People and Families of Dallastown

In Dallastown, about 48% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dallastown had a median family income of $44,500.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($4,720) in Dallastown than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Dallastown Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Dallastown, about 58% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Renting one (or even zero) bedroom apartments is pretty common in the town.

Commuting

In Dallastown, 94% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Dallastown, PA

Comparing Dallastown 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 Women87
Well-Paid Single Men87
Senior Citizens76
Female Share of the Population76
Racial Diversity67
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Age of the Population43
Male Share of the Population45

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size46
Portion of People Married34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better77
People Above Poverty76
Median Family Income77
College Educated Adults33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work88
Working at Home78
Short Commute Times77
Public Transportation Use75

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals97
People Living Alone75
Affordability of Property Taxes35
Affordability of Rents33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing35
Housing Recently Built38
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