Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Relocation Information

Pennsylvania is bordered by New York and Lake Erie to the north, by New York and New Jersey to the east, by Delaware, Maryland, and West Virginia to the south, and by Ohio to the west. Pennsylvania is the 33rd largest state by area, and with a population of approx. 12.3 million, is the 9th most populous state. Major industries in Pennsylvania include steel, farming (corn, oats, soybeans, mushrooms), mining (iron, portland cement, lime, stone), electronics equipment, cars, and pharmaceuticals.

Pennsylvania was admitted to the Union as the 2nd state on December 12, 1787 and was one of the original thirteen colonies. This state was named to honor Admiral William Penn and his son, William Penn, Pennsylvania's founder. The nickname of the state of Pennsylvania is "The Keystone State", and also the "Quaker State".

Pennsylvania has several state taxes, including a state income tax, a state sales tax, and property taxes, collected at the local level.

State Capital: Harisburg
State Motto: "Virtue, Liberty, and Independence"
State Bird: Ruffed grouse
State Flower: Mountain laurel
State Song: Pennsylvania, lyrics by Eddie Khoury, music by Ronnie Bonner
State Tree: Eastern hemlock
State Fish: Brook trout

State Relocation Information Guide

State Ranking:
Most Liveable State: 30
Lowest Overall Taxes: 16
Best Environment for Education: 11
Lowest Crime: 21

In 2008, Coldwell Banker looked at the cost of a typical 2,200-square-foot house with 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, a family room and a two-car garage. The neighborhood - a more subjective measure - is one "typical for corporate middle-management transferees." The following is a sample of cities in the state:

Allentown	319000
Conshohocken	347500
Doylestown	448500
Erie	211625
Exton	333250
Lancaster	275450
Media	347000
Philadelphia	511750
Pittsburgh	267980
State College	311125
Stroudsburg	289325

Cities in the state that ranked in the top 100 "Best Places to Live" by CNNMoney.com include:

Bethlehem

Major cities in Pennsylvania include Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Harisburg, the capital.

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