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Windber, PA


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Windber, Pennsylvania

Windber, Pennsylvania, in Somerset county, is 62 miles E of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town is conveniently located inside the Johnstown metropolitan area. There are an estimated 4,395 people in Windber.

The People and Families of Windber

In Windber, about 51% of adults are married. In Windber, 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.

Windber has a larger percentage of females than most places. The town has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Windber had a median family income of $31,860.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($650) in Windber. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Windber Housing

Approximately 63% of housing in Windber is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the town than you'll find in other towns. Windber is known in Pennsylvania for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the town.

Commuting

In Windber, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyWindber Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 6%Windber Affordability of Rents
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Windber Low Property Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 16%Windber Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Windber, PA

Comparing Windber 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 Population99
Female Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men32
Male Share of the Population22
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married23
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty54
College Educated Adults54
People in Middle Class or Better21
Median Family Income21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use97
Short Commute Times89
Working at Home34
Walking and Biking to Work33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
Affordability of Property Taxes710
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
Housing Recently Built12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime99
Low Violent Crime66

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