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Wyalusing, PA


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Wyalusing, Pennsylvania

Wyalusing, Pennsylvania, in Bradford county, is 35 miles NW of Scranton, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 126 miles NW of Newark, New Jersey. There are an estimated 564 people in the town.

The People and Families of Wyalusing

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

Wyalusing 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, Wyalusing had a median family income of $41,429.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($4,800) in Wyalusing. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Wyalusing Housing

Approximately 60% of housing in Wyalusing is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the town than you'll find in other towns. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Wyalusing. The town is known in Pennsylvania for having lower rents than most places.

Commuting

In Wyalusing, 87% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 11%Wyalusing Affordability of Rents
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Wyalusing Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Wyalusing, PA

Comparing Wyalusing 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 Population1010
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Well-Paid Single Women98
Well-Paid Single Men76
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Racial Diversity44
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married23
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults88
Median Family Income65
People in Middle Class or Better54
People Above Poverty54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times78
Working at Home56
Walking and Biking to Work43
Public Transportation Use32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
Affordability of Rents89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing79
Affordability of Property Taxes58
Housing Recently Built12
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