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Geistown, PA


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Geistown, Pennsylvania

Geistown is home to some 2,555 residents.

The People and Families of Geistown

In Geistown, about 63% of adults are married.

You'll see many senior citizens in Geistown.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Geistown had a median family income of $47,049. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Geistown.

Geistown Housing

According to the 2000 census, 78% of the housing in Geistown was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Geistown, 96% of commuters drive to work. People in the town expect to drive a lot. The town does not have a lot of public transportation. The relatively short commuting times in Geistown let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyGeistown Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Geistown College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Geistown, PA

Comparing Geistown 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
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens99
Female Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Women86
Well-Paid Single Men65
Racial Diversity55
Male Share of the Population33
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married79
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults98
People Above Poverty88
People in Middle Class or Better87
Median Family Income87

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home23
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing58
Affordability of Rents45
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
Affordability of Property Taxes46
Housing Recently Built38
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