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Freeport, PA


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Freeport, Pennsylvania

Freeport, Pennsylvania, in Armstrong county, is 23 miles NE of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town has a population of 1,962.

The People and Families of Freeport

In Freeport, about 51% of adults are married. Lots of people in Freeport live independently, in one-person housing. The town has its share of unmarried adults.

The government tells us that Freeport features an unusually large number of women.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Freeport had a median family income of $40,000.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Freeport residents, with $200. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Freeport Housing

In Freeport, 57% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around the town -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here. Landlords in Freeport rent a large number of single bedroom units.

Commuting

In Freeport, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Freeport Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Freeport, PA

Comparing Freeport 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
Female Share of the Population99
Senior Citizens87
Well-Paid Single Women76
Age of the Population75
Well-Paid Single Men54
Male Share of the Population33
Children Under 5 Years Old24
Racial Diversity23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married24
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults66
People Above Poverty65
People in Middle Class or Better54
Median Family Income55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use97
Walking and Biking to Work77
Short Commute Times55
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals108
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Rents78
Affordability of Property Taxes47
Seasonal and Vacation Housing36
Housing Recently Built14
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