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Hastings, PA


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Hastings, Pennsylvania

Hastings, Pennsylvania is 69 miles E of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is in Cambria county. The town is part of the Johnstown metro area. The population of Hastings is 1,398.

The People and Families of Hastings

In Hastings, about 52% of adults are married.

Hastings has disproportionaly more women residents than most towns. Seniors are common in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hastings had a median family income of $33,462.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from Hastings.

Hastings Housing

Of the housing in Hastings, approximately 78% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the town is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Rents in Hastings are lower than most places in Pennsylvania. Property taxes in the town are low by Pennsylvania standards.

Commuting

In Hastings, 87% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyHastings Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 10%Hastings Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Hastings, PA

Comparing Hastings 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
Senior Citizens1010
Female Share of the Population99
Age of the Population98
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Male Share of the Population22
Racial Diversity22
Well-Paid Single Men21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married57
Average Household Size46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults54
People Above Poverty54
People in Middle Class or Better42
Median Family Income32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home79
Walking and Biking to Work55
Short Commute Times44
Public Transportation Use43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing810
People Living Alone64
Affordability of Property Taxes610
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
Housing Recently Built13
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