Meyersdale, PA

Meyersdale, Pennsylvania

Meyersdale, Pennsylvania, in Somerset county, is 67 miles SE of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town is located in the Johnstown metropolitan area. Meyersdale has a population of 2,473.

The People and Families of Meyersdale

In Meyersdale, about 52% of adults are married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in Meyersdale, in comparison to similar towns. You'll feel comfortable in the town if you're 65 since the town is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Meyersdale had a median family income of $29,798.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Meyersdale gave more campaign money ($478) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Meyersdale Housing

Owners occupy 68% of the housing units in Meyersdale. On average, the construction date of housing in the town is earlier than you'll find in most places. One of the strengths of Meyersdale is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in the town?

Commuting

In Meyersdale, 87% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 3%
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 9%

Comparative Profile of Meyersdale, PA

Comparing Meyersdale to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Meyersdale Almanac

Meyersdale Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Meyersdale Public Libraries

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Meyersdale Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Meyersdale residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Meyersdale, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Meyersdale High Schools (2004)

MEYERSDALE AREA HS
814-634-8311
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 410 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

Meyersdale Colleges

(List of All Pennsylvania Colleges)

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