Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Jersey Shore is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 4,133. Residents earn $73,942 per year, which is 2% below the national average.
Based on current data, Jersey Shore receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Jersey Shore stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Jersey Shore is $73,942, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. Only 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Jersey Shore is $148,500, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $906 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
21.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Jersey Shore experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches, including 29.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $73,942 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,082 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,068 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,728 |
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.8% |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,032 |
| County GDP | $7,698M |
| Restaurants | 281 |
| Healthcare | 357 |
| Retail | 419 |
| Manufacturing | 145 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,308 |
| 52% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.57% |
| Commute Time | 29.3 min |
| Work from Home | 3.7% |
| Census Median | $148,500 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $213,781 |
| Median List Price | $190,000 |
| Median List Price | $190,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $174 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.0% |
| Price Drops | 16.7% |
| Inventory | 12 |
| Census Median Rent | $906 |
| 22% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,308 |
| 52% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.57% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.3% |
| Premature Death | 8,832/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 54.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 357 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Annual Average | 50.3°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.7 inches |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 29.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,563/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2007°N, 77.2666°W |
| County FIPS | 42081 |
Winner: Republican by 41.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.8% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 3,563/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 357 |
| Restaurants | 281 |
| Retail Stores | 419 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Avg Commute | 29.3 min |
| Work from Home | 3.7% |