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Jennerstown, PA


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Jennerstown, Pennsylvania

Jennerstown, Pennsylvania, in Somerset county, is 52 miles E of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town is conveniently located inside the Johnstown metropolitan area. There are an estimated 714 people in Jennerstown.

The People and Families of Jennerstown

In Jennerstown, about 62% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Jennerstown had a median family income of $46,111. You won't find a lot of people in Jennerstown living below the poverty line. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in the town.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Jennerstown Housing

Approximately 88% of housing in Jennerstown is owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Jennerstown contains many homes that have been built in recent years. The town is known in Pennsylvania for having lower rents than most places.

Commuting

In Jennerstown, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyJennerstown Affordability of Rents
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Jennerstown Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Jennerstown, PA

Comparing Jennerstown 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
Age of the Population910
Senior Citizens87
Male Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Men87
Well-Paid Single Women75
Female Share of the Population32
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty99
People in Middle Class or Better88
Median Family Income77
College Educated Adults77

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times55
Walking and Biking to Work43
Public Transportation Use32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Affordability of Rents910
People Living Alone53
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
Affordability of Property Taxes47
Housing Recently Built49
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