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Marion Heights, PA


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Marion Heights, Pennsylvania

Marion Heights, Pennsylvania, in Northumberland county, is 43 miles NW of Reading, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 90 miles NW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town contains a population of approximately 735.

The People and Families of Marion Heights

In Marion Heights, about 52% of adults are married.

Marion Heights boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

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

Marion Heights Housing

Marion Heights has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 84% 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. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Marion Heights the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Marion Heights, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyMarion Heights Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Marion Heights Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Marion Heights, PA

Comparing Marion Heights 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 Population99
Senior Citizens98
Female Share of the Population64
Male Share of the Population57
Well-Paid Single Men53
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married45
Average Household Size35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty88
People in Middle Class or Better54
Median Family Income43
College Educated Adults33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use108
Walking and Biking to Work55
Working at Home56
Short Commute Times44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes910
People Living Alone76
Affordability of Rents68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21
Housing Recently Built13
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