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Sunbury, Pennsylvania

Sunbury, Pennsylvania, in Northumberland county, is 58 miles NW of Reading, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 106 miles NW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The city has a population of 10,610.

The People and Families of Sunbury

In Sunbury, about 44% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Sunbury live by themselves. The city is known for its large population of single adults.

There is an unusually large share of women in Sunbury.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sunbury had a median family income of $33,148.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Sunbury ($2,620). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Sunbury Housing

About 45% of housing units in Sunbury are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the city has been around for years. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Typical rents in the city are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state. Homeowners in Sunbury benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in Pennsylvania.

Commuting

In Sunbury, 86% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the city are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophySunbury Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophySunbury Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Sunbury Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 16%Sunbury Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Sunbury, PA

Comparing Sunbury 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
Female Share of the Population97
Senior Citizens85
Age of the Population63
Racial Diversity48
Children Under 5 Years Old47
Male Share of the Population34
Well-Paid Single Men33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size23
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty22
People in Middle Class or Better22
Median Family Income22
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use34
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone109
Affordability of Rents109
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Housing Recently Built14

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime41
Low Violent Crime11
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