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Leetsdale, PA


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Leetsdale, Pennsylvania

Leetsdale, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny county, is 14 miles NW of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town is conveniently located inside the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. There are an estimated 1,232 people in Leetsdale.

The People and Families of Leetsdale

In Leetsdale, about 50% of adults are married. In Leetsdale, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, the town isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

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

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Leetsdale had a median family income of $37,500.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Crime and Safety

The low crime rate is a boost to quality of living and housing values in the town.

Leetsdale Housing

Approximately 62% of housing in Leetsdale 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 Leetsdale.

Commuting

In Leetsdale, 83% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in the town is to try the public transportation system.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyLeetsdale Public Transportation Use
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyLeetsdale Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 7%Leetsdale Low Violent Crime
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 13%Leetsdale Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Leetsdale, PA

Comparing Leetsdale 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
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens99
Age of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women97
Racial Diversity89
Well-Paid Single Men54
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married23
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults88
People in Middle Class or Better54
People Above Poverty54
Median Family Income43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Short Commute Times43
Working at Home22
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals108
Affordability of Rents78
Affordability of Property Taxes34
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime910
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