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Shade Gap, PA

Pennsylvania · Huntingdon County

Shade Gap is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 88. Residents earn $102,656 per year, which is 37% above the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
88 Population 2,933/sq mi density
$102,656 Median Income $31,023 per capita
$85,000 Home Value $195,278 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$102,656 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,000 home value
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $102,656
37% higher than US avg
Home Value $85,000
70% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.3%
87% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.6%
83% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.1%
91% lower than US avg

How Shade Gap Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population88
Median Age29.5 yrs
Density2,933/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans55.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$102,656
Per Capita$31,023
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$1,677M
Commute37 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$195,278
Housing Units37
Rent Burden26.2%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain42.5 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,007 ft (307 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.3%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute37 min
Broadband29.0%
Libraries1

Is Shade Gap a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Shade Gap receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times. Shade Gap offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Shade Gap is $102,656, which is significantly higher than the national average — 37% above $75,149. This places Shade Gap among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 6.6% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Shade Gap is $85,000, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

4.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Shade Gap experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches, including 33.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Shade Gap has a population of 88 with a density of 2,933 people per square mile. The median age is 29.5 years, 24% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.7%).

Population

88
Total Population
2,933
People / sq mi
29.5yrs
Median Age
24% below US avg
0.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.3%
Female 55.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Shade Gap vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.4%
20% above US avg
Spanish5.6%
58% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Shade Gap vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Shade Gap is $102,656, which is 37% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes.

Income: Shade Gap vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$102,656
37% above US avg
Per Capita Income$31,023
Avg Weekly Wage$934
IRS Avg AGI$58,423

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.6%
83% above US avg
Poverty Rate1.1%
91% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,022
County GDP$1,677M

Business (County)

Restaurants81
Healthcare120
Retail135
Manufacturing30

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,873
11% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.56%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time36.7 min
Drive Alone75.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Shade Gap is $85,000, 70% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $195,278.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$85,000
70% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$195,278

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden26.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units37
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,873
11% above US avg
Effective Rate4.56%
Shade Gap has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.5 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.3°F
1% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.5 inches
12% above US avg
Snowfall33.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,007 ft (307 m)
Area0.0 sq mi (0.1 km²)
Population Density2,933/sq mi
Coordinates40.1803°N, 77.8662°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHuntingdon County County
County FIPS42061
Shade Gap is located in Huntingdon County County. It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 4.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 52.9-point margin. 29.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.1%
D 23.2%

Winner: Republican by 52.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.3%
87% below US avg
High School+95.7%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.95
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density2,933/sq mi
Total Area0.0 sq mi
CountyHuntingdon County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access29.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities120
Restaurants81
Retail Stores135

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute36.7 min
Drive Alone75.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.6%

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