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Pennsylvania : What you need to know
Living in Pennsylvania puts outdoor lovers near trout-filled streams, scenic hikes and cross-country skiing trails. While Pittsburgh and Philadelphia offer urban environments loaded with entertainment options, much of Pennsylvania is made of up small towns and dense forest areas. The best places to live in Pennsylvania include Pittsburgh, West Chester and Bethlehem. Steel production, train manufacturing, banking and agriculture drive the economy in Pennsylvania.
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- Philadephia International Airport, state universities top the list
- Pittsburgh offers residents great restaurants, arts and culture attractions, and professional sporting events.
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Quick Facts
| Population | 12,779,559 |
| Latest Population Increase | 0.00% |
| Median Household Income | $53,599 |
| Median Home Price | $166,000 |
| Median Property Tax | $1,425 |
| Median Rent | $69 |
Employment Rate
| Employed | 94.3% | |
| Unemployed | 5.7% |
Featured Cities/Population
| State College, PA | 42,129 |
| Lebanon, PA | 25,555 |
| Bethlehem, PA | 75,004 |
| Stroudsburg, PA | 5,516 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 305,928 |
| Erie, PA | 100,678 |
| Allentown, PA | 119,261 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 1,555,072 |
| New Castle, PA | 22,682 |
| Easton, PA | 26,996 |
Race
| Ethnicity White | 81.6% | |
| Ethnicity Black | 11% | |
| Ethnicity Asian | 3.1% | |
| Ethnicity Hispanic | 6.4% | |
| Ethnicity Indian | 0.2% | |
| Ethnicity Other | 2% |
Employment Rate
| Employed | 94.3% | |
| Unemployed | 5.7% |
Educational Levels
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.4% | |
| Associate's Degree | 7.9% | |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 11.2% | |
| High School Graduate | 36.4% | |
| Some College, No Degree | 16.3% | |
| Percent Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 28.6% | |
| Percent High School Graduate or Higher | 89.2% |
Industry
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting and Mining | 1.5% |
| Construction | 5.7% |
| Manufacturing | 12.2% |
| Wholesale Trade | 2.8% |
| Retail Trade | 11.7% |
| Transportation and Warehousing, and Utilities | 5.1% |
| Information | 1.7% |
| Finance and Insurance, and Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 6.4% |
| Professional, Scientific and Management and Administrative and Waste | 9.9% |
| Educational Services and Health Care and Social Assistance | 25.9% |
| Arts, Entertainment and recreation and Accommodation and food Services | 8.4% |
| Other Services, Except Public Administration | 4.7% |
| Public Administration | 4.1% |
Housing
| Homes Rent | 69.2% | |
| Homes Owned | 30.8% |
Pennsylvania Rankings
Best places to Live in Pennsylvania
| Title | Population | Median Home Price | Median Household Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aaronsburg | 523 | $156,400 | $52,708 |
| Aaronsburg | 281 | $58,300 | $60,268 |
| Abbotts | 943 | $146,100 | $56,641 |
| Ackermanville | 900 | $200,800 | $90,775 |
| Adamsburg | 203 | $107,300 | $49,583 |
| Adamstown | 1,987 | $198,400 | $65,862 |
| Adamsville | 52 | $101,800 | $29,375 |
| Addison | 214 | $113,800 | $44,375 |
| Akron | 3,949 | $164,800 | $54,799 |
| Alba | 118 | $53,300 | $31,875 |
| Albion | 1,522 | $92,100 | $46,818 |
| Albrightsville | 159 | $172,200 | $0 |
| Alburtis | 2,411 | $169,700 | $73,182 |
| Aldan | 4,158 | $167,000 | $62,212 |
| Alexandria | 406 | $121,600 | $51,932 |
| Alfarata | 159 | $65,000 | $0 |
| Aliquippa | 9,296 | $64,700 | $30,851 |
| Alleghenyville | 1,137 | $262,900 | $83,795 |
| Allenport | 496 | $90,900 | $56,125 |
| Allenport CDP | 728 | $73,500 | $30,446 |