Selinsgrove, PA

Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania

Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, in Snyder county, is 58 miles NW of Reading, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 103 miles N of Baltimore, Maryland. The town contains a population of approximately 5,383.

The People and Families of Selinsgrove

In Selinsgrove, about 31% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Selinsgrove, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the town.

Selinsgrove has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Selinsgrove had a median family income of $42,500. Interestingly, lots of people in Selinsgrove have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Selinsgrove favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $4,410. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.

Selinsgrove Housing

Selinsgrove has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 49% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the town might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side.

Commuting

In Selinsgrove, 70% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Selinsgrove -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The town can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 3%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 14%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 16%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Selinsgrove, PA

Comparing Selinsgrove 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
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
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
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
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

Selinsgrove Almanac

Selinsgrove Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Selinsgrove Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Selinsgrove, 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

Selinsgrove Public Libraries

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Wal-Mart in Selinsgrove

Selinsgrove High Schools (2004)

SELINSGROVE AREA HS
570-374-1144
Serves 1,013 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 18.6

Selinsgrove Colleges

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Susquehanna University

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