Shade Gap, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Huntingdon County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
88 Population 2,933/sq mi density
$102,656 Median Income $31,023 per capita
$85,000 Home Value $180,034 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$102,656 median income, 8.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Shade Gap, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$102,656
37% above
$31,023 per capita
Home Value
$85,000
70% below
Zillow: $180,034
Bachelor's Degree+
4.3%
87% below
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
8.9%
147% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Shade Gap Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
137%
Home Value
30%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
13%
Unemployment
247%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Shade Gap a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Shade Gap residents earn a median household income of $102,656 , which is 37% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,023. The unemployment rate stands at 8.9% (147% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,022 business establishments, including 81 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Shade Gap is $85,000 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $180,034. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

4.3% of adults in Shade Gap hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below the national average). 95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Shade Gap has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population88
Median Age29.5 yrs
Density2,933/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$102,656
Per Capita$31,023
Unemployment8.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,677M
Avg Weekly Wage$934

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$180,034
Housing Units37
Rent Burden26.2%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Premature Death8,075/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain40.7 in/yr
Elevation1,007 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.3%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute37 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Shade Gap was founded in 1871.
The median home in Shade Gap was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Hagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.