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East Pittsburgh, PA


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East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny county, is 8 miles E of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town is conveniently located inside the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. There are an estimated 2,017 people in East Pittsburgh.

The People and Families of East Pittsburgh

In East Pittsburgh, about 35% of adults are married. In East Pittsburgh, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, the town isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

East Pittsburgh has a larger percentage of females than most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, East Pittsburgh had a median family income of $32,037.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($600) in East Pittsburgh. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

East Pittsburgh Housing

Approximately 43% of housing in East Pittsburgh is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the town than you'll find in other towns. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in East Pittsburgh. The town is known in Pennsylvania for having lower rents than most places.

Commuting

In East Pittsburgh, 71% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in East Pittsburgh is to try the public transportation system.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyEast Pittsburgh Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 14%East Pittsburgh Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 16%East Pittsburgh Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of East Pittsburgh, PA

Comparing East Pittsburgh 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 Population1010
Racial Diversity89
Children Under 5 Years Old810
Senior Citizens75
Well-Paid Single Women64
Age of the Population53
Well-Paid Single Men31
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size11
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults43
Median Family Income21
People Above Poverty21
People in Middle Class or Better21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home89
Short Commute Times32
Walking and Biking to Work32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents89
Affordability of Property Taxes36
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Housing Recently Built12
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