How long do people stay in their homes in Tamaqua, PA?
23.4% (±5.6 points) of households in Tamaqua, PA moved into their current home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
25.5% have lived in it since before 2000.
Figures last updated on .
- Moved in 2020 or later
- 23.4% (±5.6 points)
- Since before 2000
- 25.5%
When households in Tamaqua moved in
| Moved in | Tamaqua | Schuylkill County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 or later | 3.4% (±2.3 points) | 3.0% | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| 2020 to 2022 | 20.0% (±5.1 points) | 14.2% | 16.5% | 20.2% |
| 2010 to 2019 | 37.2% (±6.1 points) | 33.1% | 36.1% | 39.6% |
| 2000 to 2009 | 14.0% (±3.9 points) | 17.0% | 17.5% | 16.4% |
| 1990 to 1999 | 8.3% (±3.5 points) | 11.8% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| 1989 or earlier | 17.2% (±3.6 points) | 20.9% | 14.9% | 9.5% |
A high share of recent movers usually means more renting households and more turnover; a high share of long-time residents usually means more owners who have stayed.
In Tamaqua, the share of households that moved in since 2020 is higher than in Schuylkill County (17.2%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (20.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (24.8%).
Households that moved in since 2020 in places near Tamaqua
| Place | Distance | Households that moved in since 2020 | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamaqua | — | 23.4% (±5.6 points) | — |
| Coaldale (Schuylkill County) | 1.2 mi | 23.6% (±10.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lansford | 3.0 mi | 27.1% (±10.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hometown | 3.4 mi | 2.9% (±7.5 points) | Lower |
| Rush Township (Schuylkill County) | 3.9 mi | 5.1% (±4.8 points) | Lower |
| Summit Hill | 4.4 mi | 15.6% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Schuylkill Township (Schuylkill County) | 4.6 mi | 4.9% (±4.9 points) | Lower |
| West Penn Township | 5.3 mi | 12.1% (±8.7 points) | Lower |
| Walker Township (Schuylkill County) | 6.6 mi | 14.3% (±6.1 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hometown, PA (2.9%), Rush Township (Schuylkill County), PA (5.1%), Schuylkill Township (Schuylkill County), PA (4.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that moved in since 2020 across Schuylkill County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that moved in since 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Barry Township | 25.0% (±8.1 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Ashland | 24.5% (±7.9 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Pottsville | 24.5% (±4.7 points) |
| 6 | Frackville | 24.2% (±7.3 points) |
| 7 | Wayne Township (Schuylkill County) | 23.7% (±9.1 points) |
| 8 | Coaldale (Schuylkill County) | 23.6% (±10.4 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Tamaqua | 23.4% (±5.6 points) |
| 9 (tie) | West Brunswick Township | 23.4% (±14.4 points) |
| 11 | Shenandoah | 22.9% (±7.2 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Mahanoy City | 22.4% (±8.2 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Delano Township | 22.4% (±14.8 points) |
| 14 | McAdoo | 22.1% (±9.4 points) |
| 15 | Pine Grove | 21.6% (±7.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 67 places in Schuylkill County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Tamaqua
How often do people move in Tamaqua?
23.4% of households in Tamaqua, PA moved into their home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many long-time residents does Tamaqua have?
25.5% of households in Tamaqua have lived in their home since 1999 or earlier.
Sources
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DP04_0051PE, DP04_0051PM, DP04_0052PE, DP04_0052PM, DP04_0053PE, DP04_0053PM, DP04_0054PE, DP04_0054PM, DP04_0055PE, DP04_0055PM, DP04_0056PE, DP04_0056PM
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