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Lock Haven, PA


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Lock Haven, Pennsylvania

Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, in Clinton county, is 94 miles W of Scranton, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 133 miles N of Baltimore, Maryland. The city is home to some 9,149 residents.

The People and Families of Lock Haven

In Lock Haven, about 28% of adults are married. People in Lock Haven have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments. The city somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

There are more females than males in Lock Haven than is typical.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lock Haven had a median family income of $28,619.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($4,010) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Lock Haven. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Lock Haven Housing

According to the 2000 census, 39% of the housing in Lock Haven was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the city as the average housing age is high. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in Lock Haven, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon.

Commuting

In Lock Haven, 76% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the city it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. The relatively short commuting times in Lock Haven let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyLock Haven Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 6%Lock Haven Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Lock Haven Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Lock Haven, PA

Comparing Lock Haven 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 Citizens64
Racial Diversity37
Children Under 5 Years Old25
Male Share of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size12
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults58
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times910
Working at Home67
Public Transportation Use23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Rents98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Affordability of Property Taxes54
Housing Recently Built27

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime65
Low Property Crime52

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