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Modena, PA


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Modena, Pennsylvania

Modena, Pennsylvania, in Chester county, is 20 miles NW of Wilmington, Delaware (center to center) and 33 miles W of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As of the year 2000 census, 610 people lived in Modena.

The People and Families of Modena

In Modena, about 48% of adults are married. Large families and residences are common here. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in the town without hitting a preschooler.

Approximately 24% of Modena is non-white. A diverse population is one of the features of Modena.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Modena had a median family income of $34,000.

Modena Housing

An estimated 53% of living spaces in Modena are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The town housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere.

Commuting

In Modena, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyModena Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Modena Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Modena, PA

Comparing Modena 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
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population78
Female Share of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Men11
Senior Citizens11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better32
Median Family Income32
People Above Poverty21
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Walking and Biking to Work88
Short Commute Times55
Working at Home56

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
Affordability of Property Taxes34
Housing Recently Built25
Affordability of Rents21
People Living Alone11
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