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Howard, PA


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Howard, Pennsylvania

Howard, Pennsylvania, in Centre county, is 98 miles NW of Lancaster, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 128 miles E of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town is in the State College area. There are 699 residents in Howard.

The People and Families of Howard

In Howard, about 66% of adults are married. When people think of Howard, they might picture couples and families, not singles.

Males are more numerous in the town than in most towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Howard had a median family income of $47,885. In Howard, most people are middle class or better. The town is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty. Lots of residents of Howard prove that it's possible to work from home regularly.

Political Inclinations

Howard folks tended to give their money ($5,220) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Howard Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Howard that were owner-occupied was 76%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas.

Commuting

In Howard, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyHoward Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Howard People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Howard, PA

Comparing Howard 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
Male Share of the Population910
Age of the Population75
Well-Paid Single Men65
Senior Citizens53
Children Under 5 Years Old35
Female Share of the Population21
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income88
College Educated Adults66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work66
Public Transportation Use53
Short Commute Times21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing810
Affordability of Rents45
Affordability of Property Taxes47
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
People Living Alone21
Housing Recently Built25
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