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Trafford, Pennsylvania, in Westmoreland county, is 13 miles E of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town is conveniently located inside the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. There are an estimated 3,236 people in Trafford.
In Trafford, about 53% of adults are married. In Trafford, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, the town isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.
Trafford has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.
In 2000, Trafford had a median family income of $40,236. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Trafford.
In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($6,672) in Trafford. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.
The low crime rate is a boost to quality of living and housing values in Trafford.
Approximately 70% of housing in Trafford is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the town than you'll find in other towns. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Trafford.
In Trafford, 88% of commuters drive to work. The town is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike.
Trafford strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):
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| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 9% |  |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Trafford to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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