Octorara Area School District, PA

Living in Octorara Area SD

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Bikeability 21
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Walkability 30
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Commute 33
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Public Transit 17
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Affordability 38
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Public Safety 91
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Airports 68
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Hospitals 45
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Colleges 51
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Schools 37
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Residents

18k Population +616 (2010–19)
37  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
24% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
78% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black3%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school18%
High school graduate37%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household78%
Householder living alone18%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$77k Median Household Income +$13k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
32  mi Average Commute
92% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector74%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service16%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home8%

Housing

$238k Median Home Value +$7.8k (2010–19)
19% Built 2000 or Later
$825 Median Monthly Rent +$154 (2010–19)
72% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached11%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home5%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier24%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K22%
$250K to $299K17%
$300K to $399K16%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke5%
Electricity28%
Fuel oil, kerosene26%
LP gas23%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas11%
Wood5%

Crime

Violent Crime in Octorara Area SD

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Philadelphia Metro Area51
Chester County11

Property Crime in Octorara Area SD

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Philadelphia Metro Area42
Chester County12

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (36%)(61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump65%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 30 3 7
Feb 33 3 8
Mar 41 4 3
Apr 52 4 1
May 62 4 0
Jun 71 4 0
Jul 75 4 0
Aug 74 4 0
Sep 66 4 0
Oct 55 4 0
Nov 45 3 1
Dec 35 4 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Octorara Area SD

Excessive Heat10
Inland Flooding82
Tornado13
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Octorara Area School District, PA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Octorara Area School District, PA

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Friendship School
1 miles, E
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Steelville School
2 miles, SW

Colleges

Colleges near Octorara Area School District, PA

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Lincoln University
8 miles, S
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Goldey-Beacom College
18 miles, SE
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University of Delaware
20 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Octorara Area School District, PA

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Jennersville Hospital
7 miles, SE
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Brandywine Hospital
10 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near Octorara Area School District, PA

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