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Mars, PA


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Mars, Pennsylvania

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.

The People and Families of Mars

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.

Wealth and Education

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 Inclinations

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 Housing

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.

Commuting

In Mars, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Mars Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Mars College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Mars, PA

Comparing Mars 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 Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women109
Well-Paid Single Men65
Racial Diversity33
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married34
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults98
Median Family Income77
People in Middle Class or Better76
People Above Poverty66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use97
Working at Home68
Short Commute Times55
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing47
Affordability of Rents45
Housing Recently Built38
Affordability of Property Taxes35

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