Halifax, PA

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):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Halifax, PA

Comparing Halifax to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Halifax Almanac

Halifax Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Halifax Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Halifax residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Halifax, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Halifax High Schools (2004)

HALIFAX AREA HS
717-896-3416
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 355 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 11.2

Halifax Colleges

(List of All Pennsylvania Colleges)

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