At a Glance
Median Income
$62,426
$38,802 per capita
Home Value
$182,400
Zillow: $165,564
Median Rent
$1,002/mo
23.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
96/100K
855/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.4%
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.3%
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Castle Shannon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Castle Shannon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Castle Shannon a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Castle Shannon residents earn a median household income of $62,426 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,802. The unemployment rate stands at 0.3% (92% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,697 business establishments, including 436 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Castle Shannon is $182,400 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $165,564. Median rent is $1,002/month, with 23.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Safety & Crime
Castle Shannon reports 96 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 855/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
36.4% of adults in Castle Shannon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% above the national average).
93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Castle Shannon has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population8,237
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density5,148/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$62,426
Per Capita$38,802
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$18,672M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,391
Housing
A+
Home Value$182,400
Rent$1,002
Ownership60.9%
Zillow$165,564
Housing Units4,081
Rent Burden23.3%
Crime
F
Violent96/100K
Property855/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault72/100K
Burglary120/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,243/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,061 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.4%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+10.6%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute26 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Castle Shannon was founded in 1786.
The median home in Castle Shannon was built in 1955.
13.9% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
There are 436 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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