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Southwest Greensburg, PA


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Southwest Greensburg, Pennsylvania

Southwest Greensburg contains a population of approximately 2,398.

The People and Families of Southwest Greensburg

In Southwest Greensburg, about 51% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Southwest Greensburg, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Southwest Greensburg had a median family income of $43,929. Interestingly, lots of people in Southwest Greensburg have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in the town. In Southwest Greensburg, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Southwest Greensburg Housing

Southwest Greensburg has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 59% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the town might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side.

Commuting

In Southwest Greensburg, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Southwest Greensburg Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Southwest Greensburg College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Southwest Greensburg Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Southwest Greensburg, PA

Comparing Southwest 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
Well-Paid Single Women109
Well-Paid Single Men98
Female Share of the Population76
Senior Citizens75
Age of the Population65
Racial Diversity56
Male Share of the Population45
Children Under 5 Years Old23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married24
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
People Above Poverty88
People in Middle Class or Better87
Median Family Income76

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Public Transportation Use86
Short Commute Times88
Walking and Biking to Work65

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
Affordability of Rents56
Affordability of Property Taxes46
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Housing Recently Built15

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime77
Low Violent Crime44
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