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Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, in Tioga county, is 88 miles W of Scranton, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 112 miles SE of Buffalo, New York. The town contains a population of approximately 3,328.
In Wellsboro, about 53% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Wellsboro, which is home to many people who live alone.
The town has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places. Wellsboro boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.
In 2000, Wellsboro had a median family income of $39,898. Interestingly, lots of people in Wellsboro have Bachelor's degrees (or better).
Political donors in Wellsboro favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $2,000. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.
Wellsboro has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 59% 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. Wellsboro, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments.
In Wellsboro, 82% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the town -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. In Wellsboro, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The town can boast better commuting than most places.
Wellsboro strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 2% |  |
| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 5% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
Comparing Wellsboro to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):
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| Racial Diversity | | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old |  |  |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home | | |
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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