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Terra Alta, West Virginia is 72 miles S of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is in Preston county. The population of the town is 1,456.
In Terra Alta, about 58% of adults are married.
In 2000, Terra Alta had a median family income of $32,692.
Among Terra Alta political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $500. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.
Of the housing in Terra Alta, approximately 75% is occupied by their owners. Property taxes in the town are low by West Virginia standards.
In Terra Alta, 94% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Terra Alta to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in West Virginia (State):
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| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Affordability of Rents | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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