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Wind Gap, PA


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Wind Gap, Pennsylvania

Wind Gap, Pennsylvania, in Northampton county, is 15 miles N of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 59 miles W of Newark, New Jersey. The people of the town are in the Allentown - Bethlehem - Easton metropolitan area. Wind Gap has a population of 2,812.

The People and Families of Wind Gap

In Wind Gap, about 54% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wind Gap had a median family income of $46,681.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Wind Gap Housing

In Wind Gap, 56% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the town may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. Landlords in Wind Gap rent a large number of single bedroom units.

Commuting

In Wind Gap, 94% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Wind Gap, PA

Comparing Wind Gap 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
Well-Paid Single Women87
Senior Citizens86
Female Share of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Men76
Age of the Population76
Racial Diversity66
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Male Share of the Population44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married46
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income77
People in Middle Class or Better77
People Above Poverty54
College Educated Adults43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work55
Working at Home46
Public Transportation Use43
Short Commute Times44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals108
People Living Alone75
Housing Recently Built510
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46
Affordability of Rents34
Affordability of Property Taxes23
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