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West Elizabeth, PA


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West Elizabeth, Pennsylvania

West Elizabeth, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny county, is 12 miles SE of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town is conveniently located inside the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. There are an estimated 565 people in West Elizabeth.

The People and Families of West Elizabeth

In West Elizabeth, about 43% of adults are married. In West Elizabeth, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, the town isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, West Elizabeth had a median family income of $32,500.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

West Elizabeth Housing

Approximately 64% of housing in West Elizabeth is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the town than you'll find in other towns.

Commuting

In West Elizabeth, 82% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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Public Transportation Use
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Comparative Profile of West Elizabeth, PA

Comparing West Elizabeth 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 Population88
Senior Citizens65
Well-Paid Single Women64
Age of the Population53
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Well-Paid Single Men42
Male Share of the Population33
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size34
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty43
People in Middle Class or Better31
College Educated Adults22
Median Family Income21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home68
Short Commute Times32
Walking and Biking to Work21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
Affordability of Rents56
Affordability of Property Taxes48
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime55
Low Violent Crime33
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