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Pennsboro, WV


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Pennsboro, West Virginia

Pennsboro, West Virginia, in Ritchie county, is 73 miles NE of Charleston, West Virginia (center to center) and 95 miles SW of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The city contains a population of approximately 1,199.

The People and Families of Pennsboro

In Pennsboro, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pennsboro had a median family income of $30,313.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Pennsboro favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,635. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Pennsboro Housing

Pennsboro has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 79% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Housing stock in Pennsboro might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in the city the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Pennsboro, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Pennsboro strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in West Virginia):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyPennsboro Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Pennsboro Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Pennsboro, WV

Comparing Pennsboro to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in West Virginia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population84
Senior Citizens63
Female Share of the Population62
Male Share of the Population59
Children Under 5 Years Old36
Racial Diversity34
Well-Paid Single Men24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married58
Average Household Size38

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults22
People in Middle Class or Better23
People Above Poverty24
Median Family Income23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times76
Walking and Biking to Work66
Public Transportation Use55
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Affordability of Rents97
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
People Living Alone75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Housing Recently Built22
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