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South Heights, PA


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South Heights, Pennsylvania

South Heights, Pennsylvania, in Beaver county, is 15 miles NW of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town is conveniently located inside the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. There are an estimated 542 people in South Heights.

The People and Families of South Heights

In South Heights, about 51% of adults are married.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in South Heights than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, South Heights had a median family income of $36,625.

South Heights Housing

Approximately 86% of housing in South Heights is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the town than you'll find in other towns.

Commuting

In South Heights, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%South Heights Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of South Heights, PA

Comparing South Heights 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men77
Age of the Population65
Senior Citizens64
Well-Paid Single Women64
Racial Diversity34
Children Under 5 Years Old35
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married34
Average Household Size24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty66
People in Middle Class or Better54
Median Family Income43
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use97
Short Commute Times44
Working at Home34
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone87
Affordability of Rents44
Affordability of Property Taxes35
Housing Recently Built27
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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