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Pen Argyl, PA


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Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania

Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania, in Northampton county, is 17 miles N of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 57 miles W of Newark, New Jersey. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Allentown - Bethlehem - Easton metropolitan area. Pen Argyl contains a population of approximately 3,615.

The People and Families of Pen Argyl

In Pen Argyl, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pen Argyl had a median family income of $47,935. If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Pen Argyl.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Pen Argyl favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $4,000. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

Pen Argyl Housing

Pen Argyl has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 67% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the town might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side.

Commuting

In Pen Argyl, 92% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Pen Argyl, PA

Comparing Pen Argyl 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 Women86
Well-Paid Single Men76
Female Share of the Population65
Senior Citizens53
Racial Diversity55
Male Share of the Population56
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Age of the Population43

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size69
Portion of People Married67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty88
People in Middle Class or Better87
Median Family Income88
College Educated Adults77

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Walking and Biking to Work77
Public Transportation Use64
Short Commute Times55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
People Living Alone42
Affordability of Property Taxes34
Seasonal and Vacation Housing24
Affordability of Rents22
Housing Recently Built15

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime76
Low Violent Crime56
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