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Emporium, PA


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Emporium, Pennsylvania

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.

The People and Families of 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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Emporium had a median family income of $37,610.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in Emporium.

Crime and Safety

Residents of the town enjoy its low crime rate.

Emporium Housing

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.

Commuting

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.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyEmporium Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Emporium Walking and Biking to Work
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 11%Emporium Low Violent Crime
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 14%Emporium Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Emporium, PA

Comparing Emporium 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
Senior Citizens98
Female Share of the Population87
Age of the Population76
Well-Paid Single Women75
Well-Paid Single Men66
Racial Diversity55
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Male Share of the Population34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size23
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults55
People Above Poverty54
People in Middle Class or Better43
Median Family Income43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home67
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals108
Affordability of Rents89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing69
Affordability of Property Taxes35
Housing Recently Built26

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime99
Low Property Crime77
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