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Houtzdale, PA


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Houtzdale, Pennsylvania

Houtzdale, Pennsylvania, in Clearfield county, is 90 miles E of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. There are an estimated 941 people in the town.

The People and Families of Houtzdale

In Houtzdale, about 56% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Houtzdale had a median family income of $33,309.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Houtzdale Housing

Approximately 77% of housing in Houtzdale is owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in Houtzdale than you'll find in other towns. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the town.

Commuting

In Houtzdale, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Houtzdale Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 12%Houtzdale Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Houtzdale, PA

Comparing Houtzdale 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 Citizens76
Age of the Population65
Male Share of the Population68
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Female Share of the Population53
Well-Paid Single Men32
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size68
Portion of People Married57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty54
People in Middle Class or Better42
College Educated Adults33
Median Family Income32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Walking and Biking to Work88
Working at Home57
Short Commute Times21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Affordability of Rents78
Affordability of Property Taxes69
People Living Alone53
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
Housing Recently Built14
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