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Freedom, PA


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Freedom, Pennsylvania

Freedom, Pennsylvania, in Beaver county, is 21 miles NW of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town is conveniently located inside the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. There are an estimated 1,763 people in Freedom.

The People and Families of Freedom

In Freedom, about 46% of adults are married. Though there are lots of families, Freedom isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Freedom had a median family income of $38,000.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($12,650) in Freedom. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Freedom Housing

Approximately 69% of housing in Freedom is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the town than you'll find in other towns.

Commuting

In Freedom, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Freedom Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Freedom, PA

Comparing Freedom 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 Diversity78
Children Under 5 Years Old79
Male Share of the Population68
Female Share of the Population54
Senior Citizens43
Well-Paid Single Men43
Age of the Population43

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size79
Portion of People Married24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better54
Median Family Income44
People Above Poverty43
College Educated Adults32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use108
Short Commute Times66
Walking and Biking to Work54
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
People Living Alone64
Affordability of Rents56
Affordability of Property Taxes47
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
Housing Recently Built13
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