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Keyser, West Virginia, in Mineral county, is 83 miles W of Frederick, Maryland (center to center) and 87 miles SE of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The city is included in the Cumberland metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 5,303 people lived in Keyser.
In Keyser, about 45% of adults are married. Keyser is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in the city; the city has more single adults than most places of its size.
If you spend a lot of time in Keyser, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.
In 2000, Keyser had a median family income of $32,708.
Keyser residents donated more money ($550) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.
An estimated 57% of living spaces in Keyser are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The city housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. Optimists try to see the higher property taxes in Keyser as a sign of wealth and desirability.
In Keyser, 86% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, the city is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle).
Comparing Keyser to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in West Virginia (State):
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| Children Under 5 Years Old |  |  |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: Keyser colleges • Keyser travel.
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