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Rural Valley, PA


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Rural Valley, Pennsylvania

Rural Valley, Pennsylvania, in Armstrong county, is 43 miles NE of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. About 922 people people live in Rural Valley.

The People and Families of Rural Valley

In Rural Valley, about 57% of adults are married.

Its large mature (over 65) population grounds Rural Valley nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rural Valley had a median family income of $34,327.

Crime and Safety

Residents of Rural Valley enjoy its low crime rate.

Rural Valley Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Rural Valley, about 73% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average year in which most residences in the town were built is earlier than in most places. If you're looking for affordable rentals, Rural Valley is one place with an advantage over most places in Pennsylvania.

Commuting

In Rural Valley, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyRural Valley Affordability of Rents
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyRural Valley Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Rural Valley Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Rural Valley, PA

Comparing Rural Valley 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
Age of the Population99
Senior Citizens98
Male Share of the Population89
Female Share of the Population32
Well-Paid Single Men31
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married68
Average Household Size35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better43
College Educated Adults43
People Above Poverty32
Median Family Income32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home79
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use32
Short Commute Times32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing79
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
People Living Alone64
Affordability of Property Taxes34
Housing Recently Built26

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime99
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