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Shade Gap, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Huntingdon County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
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
83 Violent Crime/100K 952 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair 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, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
83 violent crimes/100K
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: $195,278
Violent Crime
83/100K
78% below
952/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.3%
87% below
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
83% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr

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
183%
Crime
22%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Shade Gap a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
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 6.6% (83% 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 $195,278. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Shade Gap reports 83 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 952/100K.

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 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population88
Median Age29.5 yrs
Density2,933/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans55.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$102,656
Per Capita$31,023
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,677M
Avg Weekly Wage$934

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$195,278
Housing Units37
Rent Burden26.2%

Crime

F
Violent83/100K
Property952/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Premature Death8,075/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain42.5 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
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
Broadband29.0%
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.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.