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Jeannette, PA


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Jeannette, Pennsylvania

Jeannette, Pennsylvania, in Westmoreland county, is 21 miles E of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The city is conveniently located inside the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. There are an estimated 10,654 people in Jeannette.

The People and Families of Jeannette

In Jeannette, about 51% of adults are married.

Jeannette has a larger percentage of females than most places. The city has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Jeannette had a median family income of $37,038.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Jeannette Housing

Approximately 66% of housing in Jeannette is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the city than you'll find in other cities.

Commuting

In Jeannette, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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Affordability of Rents
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Top 12%Jeannette Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Jeannette, PA

Comparing Jeannette 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 Citizens97
Age of the Population97
Female Share of the Population97
Racial Diversity38
Well-Paid Single Men33
Male Share of the Population34
Children Under 5 Years Old25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married34
Average Household Size24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better44
People Above Poverty43
College Educated Adults35
Median Family Income23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times67
Public Transportation Use67
Walking and Biking to Work35
Working at Home24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents98
People Living Alone86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Affordability of Property Taxes77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing13
Housing Recently Built15

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime74
Low Violent Crime44

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