Strasburg, PA

Strasburg, Pennsylvania

Strasburg, Pennsylvania, in Lancaster county, is 7 miles SE of Lancaster, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 51 miles NE of Baltimore, Maryland. The town is considered part of the Lancaster metropolitan area. Strasburg has a population of 2,800.

The People and Families of Strasburg

In Strasburg, about 66% of adults are married. Strasburg is considered a town for married couples and families.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Strasburg had a median family income of $56,829. Strasburg is regarded in the state as a town where many of the people are well-off. The town has a large middle class. Strasburg finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in the town value education and a large proportion are college graduates. You could say that Strasburg is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Strasburg ($6,700). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

The streets of Strasburg are considered safe by both national and state standards.

Strasburg Housing

About 68% of housing units in Strasburg are owner-occupied. Housing in the town tends to be newer construction.

Commuting

In Strasburg, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Low Violent Crime (vs. State)	Top 10%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 14%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Strasburg, PA

Comparing Strasburg to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Strasburg Almanac

Strasburg Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Strasburg Public Libraries

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Strasburg Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Strasburg residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Strasburg, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Strasburg Colleges

(List of All Pennsylvania Colleges)

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