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Galeton, PA


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Galeton, Pennsylvania

Galeton, Pennsylvania is 98 miles S of Rochester, New York (center to center) and 101 miles SE of Buffalo, New York. It is in Potter county. The population of the town is 1,325.

The People and Families of Galeton

In Galeton, about 52% of adults are married.

Galeton has disproportionaly more women residents than most towns. Seniors are common in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Galeton had a median family income of $30,463.

Galeton Housing

Of the housing in Galeton, approximately 69% is occupied by their owners. A good bit of the housing in the town is used seasonally or for leisure or vacation purposes. The average age of homes in Galeton is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Rents in the town are lower than most places in Pennsylvania. Property taxes in Galeton are low by Pennsylvania standards.

Commuting

In Galeton, 89% of commuters drive to work. The town features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 6%Galeton Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Galeton Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 19%Galeton Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Galeton, PA

Comparing Galeton 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 Citizens99
Female Share of the Population98
Age of the Population76
Children Under 5 Years Old58
Racial Diversity56
Male Share of the Population33
Well-Paid Single Men21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size68
Portion of People Married46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty43
People in Middle Class or Better21
College Educated Adults22
Median Family Income21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Working at Home89
Walking and Biking to Work65
Public Transportation Use53

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
Affordability of Rents79
Affordability of Property Taxes710
People Living Alone54
Housing Recently Built14
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