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Huntingdon, PA


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Huntingdon, Pennsylvania

Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, in Huntingdon county, is 80 miles NW of Frederick, Maryland (center to center) and 104 miles E of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town contains a population of approximately 6,918.

The People and Families of Huntingdon

In Huntingdon, about 40% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Huntingdon, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the town.

Huntingdon has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Huntingdon had a median family income of $42,684. Interestingly, lots of people in Huntingdon have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Huntingdon favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $3,000. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.

Crime and Safety

Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in Huntingdon.

Huntingdon Housing

Huntingdon has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 57% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the town might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Rents in Huntingdon tend toward the low side for Pennsylvania.

Commuting

In Huntingdon, 76% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the town -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Huntingdon can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyHuntingdon Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyHuntingdon Short Commute Times
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Huntingdon Low Property Crime
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Huntingdon Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Huntingdon, PA

Comparing Huntingdon 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
Female Share of the Population109
Senior Citizens85
Well-Paid Single Women79
Well-Paid Single Men46
Age of the Population31
Racial Diversity26
Children Under 5 Years Old23
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married33
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults69
Median Family Income46
People in Middle Class or Better44
People Above Poverty43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times910
Working at Home89
Public Transportation Use23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone109
Affordability of Rents99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
Affordability of Property Taxes77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Housing Recently Built13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime108
Low Violent Crime77

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