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White Haven, PA


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White Haven, Pennsylvania

White Haven, Pennsylvania, in Luzerne county, is 24 miles S of Scranton, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 83 miles NW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town is included in the Scranton - - Wilkes - Barre - - Hazleton metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 1,182 people lived in White Haven.

The People and Families of White Haven

In White Haven, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, White Haven had a median family income of $43,846.

Political Inclinations

White Haven residents donated more money ($2,100) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the town.

White Haven Housing

An estimated 75% of living spaces in White Haven are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The town housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in White Haven compared to other places in the state.

Commuting

In White Haven, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of White Haven, PA

Comparing White Haven 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
Well-Paid Single Women86
Well-Paid Single Men66
Senior Citizens64
Racial Diversity56
Age of the Population53
Male Share of the Population34
Children Under 5 Years Old23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size79
Portion of People Married57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better88
People Above Poverty88
Median Family Income76
College Educated Adults65

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use85
Working at Home45
Short Commute Times43
Walking and Biking to Work43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone53
Affordability of Property Taxes59
Affordability of Rents33
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
Housing Recently Built12

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