Shinglehouse, PA

Shinglehouse, Pennsylvania

Shinglehouse, Pennsylvania, in Potter county, is 71 miles SE of Cheektowaga, New York (center to center) and 72 miles SE of Buffalo, New York. The town is home to some 1,250 residents.

The People and Families of Shinglehouse

In Shinglehouse, about 58% of adults are married. People in Shinglehouse have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Shinglehouse had a median family income of $35,750.

Shinglehouse Housing

According to the 2000 census, 65% of the housing in Shinglehouse was owner-occupied. The town presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the town as the average housing age is high. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in the town, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in Shinglehouse. In the town you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Shinglehouse, 88% of commuters drive to work. People in Shinglehouse expect to drive a lot. The town does not have a lot of public transportation.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 8%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 12%

Comparative Profile of Shinglehouse, PA

Comparing Shinglehouse 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
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Shinglehouse Almanac

Shinglehouse Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Shinglehouse Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Shinglehouse, 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

Shinglehouse Public Libraries

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Shinglehouse High Schools (2004)

OSWAYO VALLEY HS
814-697-6132
Serves 217 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 11.4

Shinglehouse Colleges

(List of All Pennsylvania Colleges)

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