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Jersey Shore, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lycoming County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
4,133 Population 3,563/sq mi density
$73,942 Median Income $28,082 per capita
$148,500 Home Value $213,781 Zillow
$906 Median Rent 30.5% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$73,942 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$148,500 home value, $906/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Jersey Shore, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,942
2% below
$28,082 per capita
Home Value
$148,500
47% below
Zillow: $213,781
Median Rent
$906/mo
22% below
30.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
65/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.8%
35% below
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Jersey Shore Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Jersey Shore's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
98%
Home Value
53%
Rent
78%
Poverty
23%
Bachelor's
65%
Unemployment
67%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Jersey Shore a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Jersey Shore residents earn a median household income of $73,942 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,082. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,032 business establishments, including 281 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Jersey Shore is $148,500 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $213,781. Median rent is $906/month, with 30.5% 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 1938.

Safety & Crime

Jersey Shore reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 65/100K.

Education

21.8% of adults in Jersey Shore hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below the national average). 93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Jersey Shore has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population4,133
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density3,563/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$73,942
Per Capita$28,082
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$7,698M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,068

Housing

A+
Home Value$148,500
Rent$906
Ownership76.7%
Zillow$213,781
Housing Units1,795
Rent Burden30.5%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property65/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Premature Death8,832/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation627 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.8%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute29 min
Broadband79.8%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8

Did You Know?

Jersey Shore was founded in 1800.
The median home in Jersey Shore was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Williamsport Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
There are 281 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.