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Gallitzin, PA


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Gallitzin, Pennsylvania

Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, in Cambria county, is 76 miles E of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town is included in the Johnstown metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 1,756 people lived in Gallitzin.

The People and Families of Gallitzin

In Gallitzin, about 53% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Gallitzin had a median family income of $38,438.

Political Inclinations

Gallitzin residents donated more money ($200) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the town.

Gallitzin Housing

An estimated 84% of living spaces in Gallitzin are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The town housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. In general, Gallitzin offers inexpensive rents. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in the town compared to other places in the state.

Commuting

In Gallitzin, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 6%Gallitzin Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 13%Gallitzin Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Gallitzin, PA

Comparing Gallitzin 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 Population87
Senior Citizens64
Well-Paid Single Women64
Age of the Population54
Well-Paid Single Men53
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Male Share of the Population44
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size68
Portion of People Married56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty65
People in Middle Class or Better54
Median Family Income54
College Educated Adults21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work76
Public Transportation Use54
Short Commute Times55
Working at Home46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents89
Affordability of Property Taxes710
Seasonal and Vacation Housing68
People Living Alone64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
Housing Recently Built14
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