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Girardville, Pennsylvania, in Schuylkill county, is 36 miles NW of Reading, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 82 miles NW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. There are 1,742 residents in the town.
In Girardville, about 47% of adults are married. In Girardville, more so than in most towns, people can be found in one-person households. People in the town are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.
In 2000, Girardville had a median family income of $30,000.
As of 2000, the share of housing units in Girardville that were owner-occupied was 78%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. Cheap apartment rents is one thing Girardville has going for it. Compared to most towns in the state, the town has reasonable real estate taxes.
In Girardville, 92% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Girardville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):
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