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Saltsburg, PA


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Saltsburg, Pennsylvania

Saltsburg, Pennsylvania, in Indiana county, is 28 miles E of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. There are 955 residents in the town.

The People and Families of Saltsburg

In Saltsburg, about 56% of adults are married. In Saltsburg, more so than in most towns, people can be found in one-person households.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Saltsburg had a median family income of $37,614.

Political Inclinations

Saltsburg folks tended to give their money ($6,000) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Saltsburg Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Saltsburg that were owner-occupied was 56%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in Saltsburg. Cheap apartment rents is one thing the town has going for it.

Commuting

In Saltsburg, 83% of commuters drive to work. It you are in Saltsburg, expect to drive to most places you want to go. There's not much public transportation here.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 9%Saltsburg Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Saltsburg, PA

Comparing Saltsburg 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 Old810
Senior Citizens86
Female Share of the Population65
Age of the Population65
Male Share of the Population56
Well-Paid Single Men53
Racial Diversity44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married45
Average Household Size35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults65
People in Middle Class or Better54
People Above Poverty54
Median Family Income43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times33
Working at Home23
Public Transportation Use11
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals108
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Rents810
Seasonal and Vacation Housing47
Affordability of Property Taxes46
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime54
Low Violent Crime44
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