Delaware Water Gap, PA

Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania

Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania, in Monroe county, is 27 miles NE of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 53 miles W of Newark, New Jersey. The town contains a population of approximately 744.

The People and Families of Delaware Water Gap

In Delaware Water Gap, about 49% of adults are married. Unmarried people abound in Delaware Water Gap.

Approximately 7% of Delaware Water Gap is non-white. The town offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Delaware Water Gap had a median family income of $45,795. Interestingly, lots of people in Delaware Water Gap have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Delaware Water Gap Housing

Delaware Water Gap has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 41% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town are newer than those found in most places. Delaware Water Gap, 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 Delaware Water Gap, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 9%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 18%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Delaware Water Gap, PA

Comparing Delaware Water Gap to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

Delaware Water Gap Almanac

Delaware Water Gap Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Delaware Water Gap Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Delaware Water Gap, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Delaware Water Gap Colleges

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