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Irvona, PA


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Irvona, Pennsylvania

Irvona, Pennsylvania, in Clearfield county, is 79 miles E of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town contains a population of approximately 680.

The People and Families of Irvona

In Irvona, about 62% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Irvona, at least compared to other towns of its size. The town has a large-family feeling.

Unlike most towns, Irvona has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Irvona had a median family income of $39,000.

Irvona Housing

Irvona has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 88% 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 Irvona tend toward the low side for Pennsylvania. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in the town the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Irvona, 94% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of Irvona do a lot of driving.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 15%Irvona Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 15%Irvona Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Irvona, PA

Comparing Irvona 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
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Age of the Population31
Well-Paid Single Men21
Senior Citizens21
Female Share of the Population21
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income54
People Above Poverty43
College Educated Adults32
People in Middle Class or Better21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home68
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use21
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing69
Affordability of Property Taxes69
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21
People Living Alone21
Housing Recently Built11
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