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Smithfield, PA


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Smithfield, Pennsylvania

Smithfield, Pennsylvania is 45 miles S of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is in Fayette county. The town is part of the Pittsburgh metro area. The population of Smithfield is 854.

The People and Families of Smithfield

In Smithfield, about 57% of adults are married. Adults in Smithfield are more likely than in most places to live alone.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Smithfield had a median family income of $35,714.

Political Inclinations

Among Smithfield political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $2,000. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Smithfield Housing

Of the housing in Smithfield, approximately 67% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the town is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Property taxes in Smithfield are low by Pennsylvania standards.

Commuting

In Smithfield, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 6%Smithfield Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Smithfield Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Smithfield, PA

Comparing Smithfield 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
Female Share of the Population88
Age of the Population88
Senior Citizens87
Well-Paid Single Men32
Male Share of the Population33
Children Under 5 Years Old12
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married57
Average Household Size35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty43
People in Middle Class or Better42
Median Family Income32
College Educated Adults21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use97
Working at Home34
Short Commute Times33
Walking and Biking to Work32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone97
Seasonal and Vacation Housing810
Affordability of Property Taxes710
Affordability of Rents67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
Housing Recently Built25
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