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Emlenton, PA


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Emlenton, Pennsylvania

Emlenton, Pennsylvania, in Venango county, is 49 miles E of Youngstown, Ohio (center to center) and 53 miles N of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. As of the year 2000 census, 784 people lived in Emlenton.

The People and Families of Emlenton

In Emlenton, about 49% of adults are married. Emlenton is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in the town; the town has more single adults than most places of its size.

In Emlenton, females are somewhat more common than males. If you spend a lot of time in the town, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Emlenton had a median family income of $40,893.

Emlenton Housing

An estimated 63% of living spaces in Emlenton are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Vacation or seasonal housing units are not uncommon in the town. Emlenton housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. Living alone is quite feasible in the town, with the choice of small rental properties there. In general, Emlenton offers inexpensive rents.

Commuting

In Emlenton, 95% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, the town is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle). You might spend less time in the car if you live in Emlenton; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 12%Emlenton Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Emlenton Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Emlenton Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Emlenton, PA

Comparing Emlenton 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
Senior Citizens910
Age of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women86
Well-Paid Single Men54
Children Under 5 Years Old23
Male Share of the Population11
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size34
Portion of People Married34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults88
Median Family Income55
People in Middle Class or Better54
People Above Poverty43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Short Commute Times99
Working at Home33
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals108
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Rents89
Affordability of Property Taxes47
Housing Recently Built11
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