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Point Marion, PA


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Point Marion, Pennsylvania

Point Marion, Pennsylvania, in Fayette county, is 48 miles S of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Part of the surrounding Pittsburgh metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Point Marion is home to some 1,333 residents.

The People and Families of Point Marion

In Point Marion, about 53% of adults are married.

The people of Point Marion are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Point Marion had a median family income of $36,989.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Point Marion.

Point Marion Housing

According to the 2000 census, 60% of the housing in Point Marion was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the town as the average housing age is high. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in Point Marion. In the town you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Point Marion, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyPoint Marion Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Point Marion Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 16%Point Marion Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Point Marion, PA

Comparing Point Marion 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
Male Share of the Population910
Senior Citizens87
Age of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Men43
Children Under 5 Years Old35
Female Share of the Population21
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married35
Average Household Size35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
Median Family Income43
People in Middle Class or Better31
People Above Poverty21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use98
Walking and Biking to Work77
Short Commute Times32
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
Affordability of Property Taxes810
Affordability of Rents79
People Living Alone75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing47
Housing Recently Built14
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