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Vandergrift, PA


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Vandergrift, Pennsylvania

Vandergrift, Pennsylvania, in Westmoreland county, is 25 miles NE of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town is conveniently located inside the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. There are an estimated 5,455 people in Vandergrift.

The People and Families of Vandergrift

In Vandergrift, about 50% of adults are married. In Vandergrift, lots of people live on their own.

The town has a larger percentage of females than most places. Vandergrift has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Vandergrift had a median family income of $35,984.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($920) in Vandergrift. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Vandergrift Housing

Approximately 64% of housing in Vandergrift is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the town than you'll find in other towns. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in Vandergrift.

Commuting

In Vandergrift, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyVandergrift Low Property Crime
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Vandergrift Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Vandergrift, PA

Comparing Vandergrift 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 Citizens109
Age of the Population97
Female Share of the Population98
Racial Diversity26
Children Under 5 Years Old25
Male Share of the Population23
Well-Paid Single Men22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married33
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty32
People in Middle Class or Better32
College Educated Adults35
Median Family Income23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use45
Short Commute Times33
Walking and Biking to Work23
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone97
Affordability of Rents97
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing35
Housing Recently Built12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime22

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