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Meadville, PA


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Meadville, Pennsylvania

Meadville, Pennsylvania, in Crawford county, is 33 miles S of Erie, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 80 miles E of Cleveland, Ohio. There are an estimated 13,685 people in the city.

The People and Families of Meadville

In Meadville, about 36% of adults are married. In Meadville, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, the city isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Meadville has a larger percentage of females than most places. The city has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Meadville had a median family income of $38,227. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Meadville.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($8,150) in Meadville. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Meadville Housing

Approximately 46% of housing in Meadville is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the city than you'll find in other cities. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Meadville.

Commuting

In Meadville, 79% of commuters drive to work. The city is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. The commute to work is less of a chore in Meadville than other cities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyMeadville Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyMeadville Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Meadville Affordability of Rents
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 18%Meadville College Educated Adults
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 19%Meadville Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Meadville, PA

Comparing Meadville 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 Citizens96
Well-Paid Single Women56
Racial Diversity59
Age of the Population42
Children Under 5 Years Old25
Well-Paid Single Men22
Male Share 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 Adults79
Median Family Income34
People in Middle Class or Better21
People Above Poverty21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times1010
Public Transportation Use77
Working at Home68

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
Affordability of Rents98
Affordability of Property Taxes53
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46
Housing Recently Built15

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime63
Low Violent Crime66

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