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Tatamy, PA


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Tatamy, Pennsylvania

Tatamy, Pennsylvania, in Northampton county, is 9 miles NE of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 54 miles N of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town is considered part of the Allentown - Bethlehem - Easton metropolitan area. Tatamy has a population of 930.

The People and Families of Tatamy

In Tatamy, about 64% of adults are married. Tatamy is considered a town for married couples and families.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Tatamy had a median family income of $55,750. Tatamy is regarded in the state as a town where many of the people are well-off. The town has a large middle class. Tatamy finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. You could say that the town 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.

Tatamy Housing

About 82% of housing units in Tatamy are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the town has been around for years. People in Tatamy pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Tatamy, 95% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in the town. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Tatamy Well-Paid Single Women
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Tatamy Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Tatamy People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Tatamy Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Tatamy Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Tatamy, PA

Comparing Tatamy 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 Men99
Age of the Population76
Female Share of the Population65
Male Share of the Population56
Children Under 5 Years Old35
Racial Diversity33
Senior Citizens31

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size810

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better99
Median Family Income99
College Educated Adults87

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times77
Working at Home45
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
People Living Alone32
Affordability of Rents22
Housing Recently Built26
Affordability of Property Taxes21
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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