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Greencastle, PA


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Greencastle, Pennsylvania

Greencastle, Pennsylvania, in Franklin county, is 31 miles NW of Frederick, Maryland (center to center) and 68 miles NW of Baltimore, Maryland. The town has a population of 3,722.

The People and Families of Greencastle

In Greencastle, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Greencastle had a median family income of $48,250. This town has lots of successful singles.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Greencastle gave more campaign money ($2,000) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Greencastle Housing

Owners occupy 59% of the housing units in Greencastle. The average age of the housing in the town is relatively low. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then Greencastle is a popular and practical place to live on one's own.

Commuting

In Greencastle, 93% of commuters drive to work. The town is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Greencastle, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Greencastle Well-Paid Single Women
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 12%Greencastle Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Greencastle Well-Paid Single Men
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Greencastle Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Greencastle, PA

Comparing Greencastle 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
Well-Paid Single Women99
Well-Paid Single Men99
Age of the Population87
Senior Citizens76
Male Share of the Population68
Racial Diversity67
Female Share of the Population54
Children Under 5 Years Old34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married57
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better88
Median Family Income88
People Above Poverty77
College Educated Adults76

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Short Commute Times99
Public Transportation Use75
Working at Home56

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals97
People Living Alone86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing58
Affordability of Rents56
Housing Recently Built49
Affordability of Property Taxes34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime78
Low Property Crime54

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