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Monaca, PA


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Monaca, Pennsylvania

Monaca, Pennsylvania, in Beaver county, is 22 miles NW of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town is included in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 6,286 people lived in Monaca.

The People and Families of Monaca

In Monaca, about 53% of adults are married.

In Monaca, females are somewhat more common than males. If you spend a lot of time in the town, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Monaca had a median family income of $45,046.

Political Inclinations

Monaca residents donated more money ($6,300) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the town.

Monaca Housing

An estimated 63% of living spaces in Monaca 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 Monaca, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Monaca Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Monaca, PA

Comparing Monaca 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
Senior Citizens108
Age of the Population98
Female Share of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Women57
Well-Paid Single Men46
Male Share of the Population23
Racial Diversity26
Children Under 5 Years Old25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married45
Average Household Size35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty66
People in Middle Class or Better57
Median Family Income57
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use67
Walking and Biking to Work67
Short Commute Times56
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents98
People Living Alone86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Affordability of Property Taxes54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing35
Housing Recently Built27

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime85
Low Violent Crime22

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