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Etna, PA


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Etna, Pennsylvania

Etna, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny county, is 5 miles NE of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Part of the surrounding Pittsburgh metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Etna is home to some 3,924 residents.

The People and Families of Etna

In Etna, about 44% of adults are married. People in Etna have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments. The town somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Etna had a median family income of $41,577.

Etna Housing

According to the 2000 census, 59% of the housing in Etna was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the town as the average housing age is high. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in Etna, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon.

Commuting

In Etna, 84% of commuters drive to work. If you like the choice of taking public transportation instead of driving, take a look at the town.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyEtna Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Etna Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Etna, PA

Comparing Etna 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
Well-Paid Single Women98
Well-Paid Single Men87
Female Share of the Population76
Senior Citizens75
Age of the Population65
Racial Diversity56
Male Share of the Population45
Children Under 5 Years Old34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size23
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults77
People in Middle Class or Better77
People Above Poverty66
Median Family Income66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Short Commute Times66
Walking and Biking to Work44
Working at Home45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents44
Affordability of Property Taxes23
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
Housing Recently Built12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime66
Low Violent Crime44
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