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South Abington Township
  • Suburb in Pennsylvania
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South Abington Township

    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      B+
    3. Housing
      A
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B minus
    7. Jobs
      A minus
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      B minus
    South Abington Township is a suburb of with a population of 9,455. South Abington Township is in Lackawanna County and is one of the best places to live in Pennsylvania. Living in South Abington Township offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many young professionals live in South Abington Township and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in South Abington Township are highly rated.
    About South Abington Township...
    Population
    9,455
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $261,300
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,113
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      23%
    • Own
      77%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      101.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      101.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      617.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      33.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      13%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      10%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      20%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      31%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      32%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      20%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      14%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      3%
      11%
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    Working in South Abington Township

    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $105,238
    National
    $69,021
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