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Madison, PA


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Madison, Pennsylvania

Madison, Pennsylvania is 21 miles SE of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is in Westmoreland county. The town is part of the Pittsburgh metro area. The population of Madison is 510.

The People and Families of Madison

In Madison, about 65% of adults are married. Madison, compared to the great majority of similar-sized towns, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Madison had a median family income of $46,250. A sizable number of people in Madison work from home.

Madison Housing

Of the housing in Madison, approximately 78% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Madison, 93% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in the town than most towns its size.

Comparative Profile of Madison, PA

Comparing Madison 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 Population1010
Senior Citizens76
Male Share of the Population79
Well-Paid Single Women75
Well-Paid Single Men76
Female Share of the Population42
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty88
People in Middle Class or Better77
Median Family Income77
College Educated Adults76

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Short Commute Times55
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
Housing Recently Built38
People Living Alone31
Affordability of Property Taxes34
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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