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Emporium, Pennsylvania, in Cameron county, is 99 miles S of Cheektowaga, New York (center to center) and 100 miles S of Buffalo, New York. About 2,526 people people live in Emporium.
In Emporium, about 47% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Emporium, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them. Singles, rather than married couples, seem the order of the day in the town.
Its large mature (over 65) population grounds Emporium nicely.
In 2000, Emporium had a median family income of $37,610.
The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in Emporium.
Residents of the town enjoy its low crime rate.
Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Emporium, about 58% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average year in which most residences in the town were built is earlier than in most places. Renting one (or even zero) bedroom apartments is pretty common in Emporium. If you're looking for affordable rentals, the town is one place with an advantage over most places in Pennsylvania.
In Emporium, 84% of commuters drive to work. In Emporium, people like to walk or ride bicycles. Commuters in the town enjoy easier drives to work than most people.
Comparing Emporium to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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