Edinboro, PA

Edinboro, Pennsylvania

Edinboro, Pennsylvania, in Erie county, is 17 miles S of Erie, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 84 miles E of Cleveland, Ohio. Part of the surrounding Erie metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Edinboro is home to some 6,950 residents.

The People and Families of Edinboro

In Edinboro, about 20% of adults are married. Edinboro somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Edinboro had a median family income of $48,516. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Edinboro.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($750) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Edinboro. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Edinboro Housing

According to the 2000 census, 36% of the housing in Edinboro was owner-occupied. The town presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations. On average, homes in Edinboro have gone up relatively recently. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in the town, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon.

Commuting

In Edinboro, 75% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in Edinboro it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. The relatively short commuting times in the town let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 8%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Edinboro, PA

Comparing Edinboro 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
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Edinboro Almanac

Edinboro Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Edinboro Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Edinboro, 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

Edinboro High Schools (2004)

GENERAL MCLANE HS
814-734-1602
Serves 878 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.7

Edinboro Colleges

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Edinboro University of Pennsylvania

(List of All Pennsylvania Colleges)

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