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Dunbar, PA


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Dunbar, Pennsylvania

Dunbar, Pennsylvania, in Fayette county, is 37 miles SE of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The people of the town are in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. Dunbar has a population of 1,219.

The People and Families of Dunbar

In Dunbar, about 52% of adults are married.

The government tells us that Dunbar features an unusually large number of women.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dunbar had a median family income of $30,197.

Dunbar Housing

In Dunbar, 65% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around the town -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here. And yes, you can rent a place in Dunbar without breaking the bank. Residential property taxes remain low i the town.

Commuting

In Dunbar, 98% of commuters drive to work. In Dunbar, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyDunbar Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 7%Dunbar Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Dunbar, PA

Comparing Dunbar 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
Female Share of the Population99
Age of the Population87
Senior Citizens76
Children Under 5 Years Old47
Well-Paid Single Men31
Male Share of the Population22
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size46
Portion of People Married45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty55
People in Middle Class or Better32
College Educated Adults21
Median Family Income21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times43
Working at Home22
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents910
Affordability of Property Taxes810
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
People Living Alone75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46
Housing Recently Built26
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