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Wheatland, Pennsylvania

Wheatland, Pennsylvania, in Mercer county, is 10 miles NE of Youngstown, Ohio (center to center) and 58 miles NW of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town is located in the Sharon metropolitan area. Wheatland has a population of 748.

The People and Families of Wheatland

In Wheatland, about 47% of adults are married. Wheatland offers a lot of one-person housing. Looking at the town, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in Wheatland, in comparison to similar towns. You'll feel comfortable in the town if you're 65 since the town is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wheatland had a median family income of $34,250.

Wheatland Housing

Owners occupy 71% of the housing units in Wheatland. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then the town is a popular and practical place to live on one's own. One of the strengths of Wheatland is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in the town?

Commuting

In Wheatland, 95% of commuters drive to work. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Wheatland, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Wheatland Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 9%Wheatland Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 13%Wheatland Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 17%Wheatland Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Wheatland, PA

Comparing Wheatland 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
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population99
Racial Diversity89
Well-Paid Single Women64
Well-Paid Single Men54
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married23
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty43
People in Middle Class or Better32
Median Family Income32
College Educated Adults21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Public Transportation Use86
Working at Home34
Walking and Biking to Work33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals97
Affordability of Rents79
Affordability of Property Taxes610
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
Housing Recently Built38
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