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South Greensburg, PA


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South Greensburg, Pennsylvania

The population of South Greensburg is 2,280.

The People and Families of South Greensburg

In South Greensburg, about 55% of adults are married. Adults in South Greensburg are more likely than in most places to live alone.

Seniors are common in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, South Greensburg had a median family income of $47,607. There aren't a lot of poor people in South Greensburg.

South Greensburg Housing

Of the housing in South Greensburg, approximately 70% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the town is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. South Greensburg offers a good supply of small apartments. Rents in the town are lower than most places in Pennsylvania.

Commuting

In South Greensburg, 93% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in South Greensburg than most towns its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 15%South Greensburg Affordability of Rents
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%South Greensburg Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%South Greensburg Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of South Greensburg, PA

Comparing South Greensburg 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
Age of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women98
Senior Citizens98
Female Share of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Men77
Racial Diversity44
Male Share of the Population34
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married46
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty99
Median Family Income88
People in Middle Class or Better76
College Educated Adults76

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Working at Home68
Walking and Biking to Work32
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals96
Affordability of Rents89
Affordability of Property Taxes47
Seasonal and Vacation Housing35
Housing Recently Built25

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime66
Low Violent Crime33
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