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Rockwood, PA


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Rockwood, Pennsylvania

Rockwood, Pennsylvania, in Somerset county, is 57 miles SE of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Part of the surrounding Johnstown metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Rockwood is home to some 954 residents.

The People and Families of Rockwood

In Rockwood, about 56% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rockwood had a median family income of $31,023.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($10) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Rockwood. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Rockwood Housing

According to the 2000 census, 69% of the housing in Rockwood 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 Rockwood. In the town you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Rockwood, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyRockwood Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 7%Rockwood Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Rockwood, PA

Comparing Rockwood 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
Senior Citizens76
Age of the Population76
Female Share of the Population64
Male Share of the Population57
Well-Paid Single Men32
Children Under 5 Years Old23
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married57
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty43
College Educated Adults32
People in Middle Class or Better21
Median Family Income21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times66
Walking and Biking to Work55
Public Transportation Use43
Working at Home45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents910
People Living Alone86
Affordability of Property Taxes710
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
Housing Recently Built13
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