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North East, Pennsylvania

North East, Pennsylvania, in Erie county, is 14 miles NE of Erie, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 67 miles SW of Buffalo, New York. The town is considered part of the Erie metropolitan area. North East has a population of 4,601.

The People and Families of North East

In North East, about 51% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, North East had a median family income of $43,250. To its credit, the people in North East value education and a large proportion are college graduates.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in North East ($500). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

North East Housing

About 58% of housing units in North East are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the town has been around for years. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.

Commuting

In North East, 88% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the town are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most. Commuting to work is generally easier in North East than in most places of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyNorth East Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyNorth East Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%North East College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of North East, PA

Comparing North East 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
Well-Paid Single Men87
Well-Paid Single Women76
Male Share of the Population68
Children Under 5 Years Old69
Racial Diversity67
Female Share of the Population53
Senior Citizens43
Age of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size79
Portion of People Married45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults98
Median Family Income66
People in Middle Class or Better65
People Above Poverty43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home68
Public Transportation Use43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals108
People Living Alone75
Affordability of Rents68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46
Affordability of Property Taxes34
Housing Recently Built13

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