Sayre, PA

Sayre, Pennsylvania

Sayre, Pennsylvania, in Bradford county, is 59 miles NW of Scranton, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 136 miles SE of Buffalo, New York. The town has a population of 5,813.

The People and Families of Sayre

In Sayre, about 50% of adults are married. Sayre offers a lot of one-person housing.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in the town, in comparison to similar towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sayre had a median family income of $40,571.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Sayre gave more campaign money ($450) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Sayre Housing

Owners occupy 59% of the housing units in Sayre. On average, the construction date of housing in the town is earlier than you'll find in most places.

Commuting

In Sayre, 83% of commuters drive to work. Sayre is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Sayre, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 4%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 6%

Comparative Profile of Sayre, PA

Comparing Sayre to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Sayre Almanac

Sayre Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Sayre Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Sayre, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Sayre Public Libraries

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Sayre Hospitals

ROBERT PACKER HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
ONE GUTHRIE SQUARE
(570) 888-6666
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Sayre

Sayre High Schools (2004)

SAYRE AREA HS
570-888-6622
Serves 576 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16

Sayre Colleges

(List of All Pennsylvania Colleges)

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