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Tarentum, PA


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Tarentum, Pennsylvania

Tarentum, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny county, is 16 miles NE of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town is in the Pittsburgh area. There are 4,993 residents in Tarentum.

The People and Families of Tarentum

In Tarentum, about 46% of adults are married. In Tarentum, more so than in most towns, people can be found in one-person households. People in the town are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Tarentum had a median family income of $32,042.

Political Inclinations

Tarentum folks tended to give their money ($3,000) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Tarentum Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Tarentum that were owner-occupied was 57%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in Tarentum.

Commuting

In Tarentum, 85% of commuters drive to work. The town offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyTarentum Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Tarentum Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Tarentum, PA

Comparing Tarentum 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 Population87
Racial Diversity78
Well-Paid Single Women64
Senior Citizens64
Age of the Population64
Well-Paid Single Men43
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Male Share of the Population34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size34
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults44
People Above Poverty42
People in Middle Class or Better32
Median Family Income21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Public Transportation Use98
Short Commute Times66
Working at Home34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Rents78
Affordability of Property Taxes58
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime77
Low Violent Crime33

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