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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.
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.
In 2000, Windber had a median family income of $31,860.
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.
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.
In Windber, 93% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Windber to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):
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