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Halifax, Pennsylvania

Halifax, Pennsylvania is 44 miles NW of Lancaster, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 81 miles N of Baltimore, Maryland. It is in Dauphin county. The town is part of the Harrisburg - Lebanon - Carlisle metro area. The population of Halifax is 875.

The People and Families of Halifax

In Halifax, about 52% of adults are married. There are a lot of singles in Halifax.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Halifax had a median family income of $37,222.

Political Inclinations

Among Halifax political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $4,024. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Halifax Housing

Of the housing in Halifax, approximately 52% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the town is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Property taxes in Halifax are low by Pennsylvania standards.

Commuting

In Halifax, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 16%Halifax Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Halifax, PA

Comparing Halifax 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
Children Under 5 Years Old79
Female Share of the Population65
Senior Citizens64
Male Share of the Population57
Racial Diversity55
Well-Paid Single Men53
Age of the Population42

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size24
Portion of People Married23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better65
People Above Poverty55
Median Family Income43
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work76
Public Transportation Use64
Working at Home68
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
People Living Alone64
Affordability of Property Taxes69
Affordability of Rents55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12
Housing Recently Built14
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