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Terra Alta, WV


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Terra Alta, West Virginia

Terra Alta, West Virginia is 72 miles S of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is in Preston county. The population of the town is 1,456.

The People and Families of Terra Alta

In Terra Alta, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Terra Alta had a median family income of $32,692.

Political Inclinations

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.

Terra Alta Housing

Of the housing in Terra Alta, approximately 75% is occupied by their owners. Property taxes in the town are low by West Virginia standards.

Commuting

In Terra Alta, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyTerra Alta Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Terra Alta Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 17%Terra Alta Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Terra Alta, WV

Comparing Terra Alta 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
Female Share of the Population85
Children Under 5 Years Old710
Age of the Population63
Senior Citizens52
Male Share of the Population47
Racial Diversity22
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married69
Average Household Size510

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better35
People Above Poverty36
Median Family Income24
College Educated Adults21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work89
Short Commute Times77
Public Transportation Use76
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Affordability of Rents98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
Housing Recently Built47
People Living Alone41

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime85
Low Violent Crime65
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