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Waymart, PA


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Waymart, Pennsylvania

Waymart, Pennsylvania is 17 miles NE of Scranton, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 86 miles NW of Newark, New Jersey. It is in Wayne county. The population of the town is 1,429.

The People and Families of Waymart

In Waymart, about 49% of adults are married.

Waymart has disproportionaly more women residents than most towns. Seniors are common in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Waymart had a median family income of $40,417.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from Waymart.

Waymart Housing

Of the housing in Waymart, approximately 70% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the town is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities.

Commuting

In Waymart, 89% of commuters drive to work. Waymart offers good access to public transportation.

High Points

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

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Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Waymart Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Waymart, PA

Comparing Waymart 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 Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Women76
Well-Paid Single Men54
Racial Diversity55
Children Under 5 Years Old35
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size79
Portion of People Married67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income55
People Above Poverty54
College Educated Adults54
People in Middle Class or Better43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Short Commute Times77
Working at Home68
Walking and Biking to Work55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing810
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals85
People Living Alone64
Affordability of Rents45
Affordability of Property Taxes47
Housing Recently Built27
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