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Port Allegany, PA


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Port Allegany, Pennsylvania

Port Allegany, Pennsylvania, in McKean county, is 79 miles S of Cheektowaga, New York (center to center) and 80 miles SE of Buffalo, New York. The town is home to some 2,355 residents.

The People and Families of Port Allegany

In Port Allegany, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Port Allegany had a median family income of $43,125.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($200) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Port Allegany. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Crime and Safety

While crime is a worry everywhere, the people of Port Allegany can take comfort in the low amount of crime in the town.

Port Allegany Housing

According to the 2000 census, 72% of the housing in Port Allegany was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the town as the average housing age is high.

Commuting

In Port Allegany, 87% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in Port Allegany it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyPort Allegany Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyPort Allegany Low Violent Crime
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyPort Allegany Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Port Allegany, PA

Comparing Port Allegany 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
Children Under 5 Years Old79
Female Share of the Population64
Well-Paid Single Men65
Well-Paid Single Women64
Senior Citizens64
Male Share of the Population57
Age of the Population32
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size79
Portion of People Married57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults88
Median Family Income66
People in Middle Class or Better65
People Above Poverty32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times77
Working at Home56
Public Transportation Use43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing79
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
Affordability of Rents68
People Living Alone53
Affordability of Property Taxes47
Housing Recently Built25

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime910
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