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Factoryville, PA


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Factoryville, Pennsylvania

Factoryville, Pennsylvania, in Wyoming county, is 12 miles NW of Scranton, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 101 miles NW of Newark, New Jersey. The town is located in the Scranton - - Wilkes - Barre - - Hazleton metropolitan area. Factoryville has a population of 1,144.

The People and Families of Factoryville

In Factoryville, about 40% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Factoryville had a median family income of $44,375. Factoryville enjoys an educated population.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Factoryville Housing

Owners occupy 69% of the housing units in Factoryville. On average, the construction date of housing in the town is earlier than you'll find in most places.

Commuting

In Factoryville, 73% of commuters drive to work. Factoryville is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyFactoryville Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 18%Factoryville Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Factoryville, PA

Comparing Factoryville 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
Racial Diversity89
Well-Paid Single Women76
Male Share of the Population79
Well-Paid Single Men65
Female Share of the Population42
Senior Citizens21
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size89
Portion of People Married68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults98
Median Family Income77
People in Middle Class or Better65
People Above Poverty54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home810
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use64

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing69
People Living Alone53
Affordability of Rents45
Affordability of Property Taxes34
Housing Recently Built14
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