Pen Argyl, PA

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 (lowest) to (highest).

The People

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

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Pen Argyl Almanac

Pen Argyl Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Pen Argyl Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Pen Argyl High Schools (2004)

PEN ARGYL AREA HS
610-863-1293
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 636 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.6

Pen Argyl Colleges

(List of All Pennsylvania Colleges)

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