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Wrightsville, PA


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Wrightsville, Pennsylvania

Wrightsville, Pennsylvania, in York county, is 11 miles W of Lancaster, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 49 miles N of Baltimore, Maryland. The town is included in the York metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 2,223 people lived in Wrightsville.

The People and Families of Wrightsville

In Wrightsville, about 51% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wrightsville had a median family income of $47,083.

Political Inclinations

Wrightsville residents donated more money ($3,000) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the town.

Wrightsville Housing

An estimated 72% of living spaces in Wrightsville 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. Living alone is quite feasible in Wrightsville, with the choice of small rental properties there.

Commuting

In Wrightsville, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Wrightsville, PA

Comparing Wrightsville 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 Women86
Well-Paid Single Men87
Male Share of the Population78
Age of the Population54
Senior Citizens53
Racial Diversity56
Female Share of the Population53
Children Under 5 Years Old35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size35
Portion of People Married34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty88
People in Middle Class or Better88
Median Family Income87
College Educated Adults32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work88
Short Commute Times77
Public Transportation Use64
Working at Home45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals97
People Living Alone64
Affordability of Rents45
Affordability of Property Taxes46
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Housing Recently Built25
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