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Shinglehouse, PA


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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):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 8%Shinglehouse Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 12%Shinglehouse Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Shinglehouse, PA

Comparing Shinglehouse 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
Senior Citizens86
Female Share of the Population64
Age of the Population64
Male Share of the Population57
Well-Paid Single Men42
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size57
Portion of People Married57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty54
College Educated Adults43
Median Family Income32
People in Middle Class or Better32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home68
Short Commute Times44
Public Transportation Use11
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals108
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
People Living Alone97
Affordability of Rents810
Affordability of Property Taxes69
Housing Recently Built26
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