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South Waverly, PA


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South Waverly, Pennsylvania

South Waverly, Pennsylvania, in Bradford county, is 60 miles NW of Scranton, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 134 miles SE of Buffalo, New York. The town has a population of 987.

The People and Families of South Waverly

In South Waverly, about 63% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, South Waverly had a median family income of $48,125.

South Waverly Housing

In South Waverly, 82% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around the town -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here.

Commuting

In South Waverly, 93% of commuters drive to work. Most residents would agree that driving around South Waverly is a bit easier than around other towns of its size.

High Points

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

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Comparative Profile of South Waverly, PA

Comparing South Waverly 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 Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women97
Well-Paid Single Men88
Senior Citizens75
Male Share of the Population67
Female Share of the Population64
Racial Diversity45
Children Under 5 Years Old35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults88
People in Middle Class or Better87
Median Family Income88
People Above Poverty66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work66
Public Transportation Use53
Working at Home45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone64
Seasonal and Vacation Housing47
Affordability of Property Taxes46
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
Affordability of Rents33
Housing Recently Built14
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