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Tremont, PA


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Tremont, Pennsylvania

Tremont, Pennsylvania, in Schuylkill county, is 31 miles NW of Reading, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 79 miles NW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town contains a population of approximately 1,784.

The People and Families of Tremont

In Tremont, about 48% of adults are married.

Tremont has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places. The town boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Tremont had a median family income of $35,326.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in Tremont.

Tremont Housing

Tremont has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 79% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the town might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Rents in Tremont tend toward the low side for Pennsylvania. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in the town the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Tremont, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 10%Tremont Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 11%Tremont Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Tremont, PA

Comparing Tremont 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
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population99
Female Share of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Women64
Well-Paid Single Men43
Male Share of the Population33
Children Under 5 Years Old23
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married46
Average Household Size46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better65
People Above Poverty54
Median Family Income32
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use86
Working at Home57
Walking and Biking to Work43
Short Commute Times21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents89
People Living Alone75
Affordability of Property Taxes610
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
Housing Recently Built12
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