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Walnutport, PA


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Walnutport, Pennsylvania

Walnutport, Pennsylvania, in Northampton county, is 11 miles NW of Allentown, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 60 miles NW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town is part of the Allentown - Bethlehem - Easton metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 2,043 people people live in Walnutport.

The People and Families of Walnutport

In Walnutport, about 59% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Walnutport had a median family income of $44,844.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($1,563) in Walnutport than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Walnutport Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Walnutport, about 79% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the town tends to be newer than in most towns. The average property tax bill in Walnutport is higher than that of most other communities in Pennsylvania.

Commuting

In Walnutport, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Walnutport Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Walnutport, PA

Comparing Walnutport 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
Age of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Women86
Female Share of the Population76
Senior Citizens75
Well-Paid Single Men66
Racial Diversity67
Male Share of the Population45
Children Under 5 Years Old35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size58

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better88
Median Family Income77
People Above Poverty76
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use86
Working at Home67
Walking and Biking to Work32
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built59
People Living Alone32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing35
Affordability of Rents22
Affordability of Property Taxes21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime54
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