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Heidelberg, PA


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Heidelberg, Pennsylvania

Heidelberg, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny county, is 6 miles SW of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town is in the Pittsburgh area. There are 1,225 residents in Heidelberg.

The People and Families of Heidelberg

In Heidelberg, about 49% of adults are married. In Heidelberg, more so than in most towns, people can be found in one-person households. People in the town are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Heidelberg had a median family income of $41,023.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Heidelberg Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Heidelberg that were owner-occupied was 67%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in Heidelberg.

Commuting

In Heidelberg, 86% of commuters drive to work. The town offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try. More folks in Heidelberg use public transportation than most people elsewhere.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyHeidelberg Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Heidelberg Well-Paid Single Women
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Heidelberg Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Heidelberg, PA

Comparing Heidelberg 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 Women98
Senior Citizens88
Female Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men88
Age of the Population87
Racial Diversity55
Male Share of the Population34
Children Under 5 Years Old23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married23
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better88
College Educated Adults76
People Above Poverty66
Median Family Income65

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work99
Short Commute Times66
Working at Home33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals108
People Living Alone109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
Affordability of Rents45
Affordability of Property Taxes34
Housing Recently Built15
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