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Kane, PA


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Kane, Pennsylvania

Kane, Pennsylvania, in McKean county, is 73 miles SE of Erie, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 84 miles S of Buffalo, New York. There are an estimated 4,126 people in the town.

The People and Families of Kane

In Kane, about 52% of adults are married. In Kane, lots of people live on their own.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kane had a median family income of $38,672.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Kane Housing

Approximately 64% of housing in Kane is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the town than you'll find in other towns. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Kane. The town is known in Pennsylvania for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in Kane.

Commuting

In Kane, 93% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in the town than other towns.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Kane Low Property Crime
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 11%Kane Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Kane Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Kane, PA

Comparing Kane 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 Citizens88
Female Share of the Population88
Age of the Population76
Well-Paid Single Women75
Well-Paid Single Men65
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Male Share of the Population33
Racial Diversity33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married35
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults66
People in Middle Class or Better54
Median Family Income54
People Above Poverty53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work44
Public Transportation Use32
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals97
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Rents79
Affordability of Property Taxes69
Seasonal and Vacation Housing68
Housing Recently Built13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime56
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