Leechburg, PA

Leechburg, Pennsylvania

Leechburg, Pennsylvania, in Armstrong county, is 24 miles NE of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. Leechburg contains a population of approximately 2,386.

The People and Families of Leechburg

In Leechburg, about 51% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Leechburg, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the town.

Leechburg has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places. The town boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Leechburg had a median family income of $38,785.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Leechburg favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $200. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.

Leechburg Housing

Leechburg has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 64% 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. Leechburg, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Rents in the town tend toward the low side for Pennsylvania.

Commuting

In Leechburg, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Leechburg, PA

Comparing Leechburg to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Leechburg Almanac

Leechburg Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Leechburg Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Leechburg, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Leechburg Public Libraries

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Leechburg High Schools (2004)

LEECHBURG AREA HS
724-842-0571
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 261 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 11

Leechburg Colleges

(List of All Pennsylvania Colleges)

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