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Greensburg, PA


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Greensburg, Pennsylvania

Greensburg, Pennsylvania, in Westmoreland county, is 25 miles E of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The city is conveniently located inside the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. There are an estimated 15,889 people in Greensburg.

The People and Families of Greensburg

In Greensburg, about 44% of adults are married. In Greensburg, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, the city isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Greensburg has a larger percentage of females than most places. The city has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Greensburg had a median family income of $41,112. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Greensburg.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($24,406) in Greensburg. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Greensburg Housing

Approximately 52% of housing in Greensburg is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the city than you'll find in other cities. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Greensburg.

Commuting

In Greensburg, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 11%Greensburg College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Greensburg, PA

Comparing Greensburg 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 Population1010
Senior Citizens97
Age of the Population86
Well-Paid Single Women79
Well-Paid Single Men46
Racial Diversity48
Children Under 5 Years Old25
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married22
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults89
People in Middle Class or Better44
People Above Poverty43
Median Family Income45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work78
Short Commute Times67
Working at Home45
Public Transportation Use34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Rents97
Affordability of Property Taxes54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Housing Recently Built27

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime63
Low Violent Crime54

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