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Mars, Pennsylvania, in Butler county, is 17 miles N of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. Mars contains a population of approximately 1,746.
In Mars, about 44% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Mars, which is home to many people who live alone.
The town has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places. Mars boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.
In 2000, Mars had a median family income of $46,136. Interestingly, lots of people in Mars have Bachelor's degrees (or better). In the town, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.
Political donors in Mars favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $3,850. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.
Mars has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 52% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The town, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments.
In Mars, 91% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Mars to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):
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