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Wellsboro, PA


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Wellsboro, Pennsylvania

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.

The People and Families of Wellsboro

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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wellsboro had a median family income of $39,898. Interestingly, lots of people in Wellsboro have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Political Inclinations

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 Housing

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.

Commuting

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.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyWellsboro Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyWellsboro Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Wellsboro Public Transportation Use
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Wellsboro Low Violent Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Wellsboro College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Wellsboro, PA

Comparing Wellsboro 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
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens910
Well-Paid Single Women87
Well-Paid Single Men54
Racial Diversity45
Children Under 5 Years Old23
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married35
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
Median Family Income55
People in Middle Class or Better43
People Above Poverty43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Public Transportation Use109
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home89

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Rents67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing69
Affordability of Property Taxes35
Housing Recently Built14

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime66
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