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Waterford, PA


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Waterford, Pennsylvania

Waterford, Pennsylvania, in Erie county, is 13 miles S of Erie, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 86 miles SW of Buffalo, New York. The town is included in the Erie metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 1,449 people lived in Waterford.

The People and Families of Waterford

In Waterford, about 61% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Waterford had a median family income of $40,368.

Political Inclinations

Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from Waterford.

Waterford Housing

An estimated 69% of living spaces in Waterford are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Waterford, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Waterford, PA

Comparing Waterford 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
Female Share of the Population65
Well-Paid Single Women64
Well-Paid Single Men54
Male Share of the Population56
Age of the Population43
Children Under 5 Years Old47
Senior Citizens42
Racial Diversity23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size89
Portion of People Married89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty87
College Educated Adults77
People in Middle Class or Better76
Median Family Income55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work88
Short Commute Times77
Public Transportation Use64
Working at Home46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing69
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
Affordability of Rents44
Affordability of Property Taxes35
People Living Alone32
Housing Recently Built38
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