At a Glance
Median Income
$90,054
$37,873 per capita
Home Value
$235,900
Zillow: $255,263
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,113/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.1%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Shaftsburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shaftsburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Shaftsburg a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Shaftsburg residents earn a median household income of $90,054 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,873. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,180 business establishments, including 110 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Shaftsburg is $235,900 , 16% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $255,263. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Shaftsburg reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,113/100K.
Education
14.1% of adults in Shaftsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shaftsburg has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population498
Median Age54.0 yrs
Density498/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$90,054
Per Capita$37,873
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$2,377M
Avg Weekly Wage$988
Housing
A+
Home Value$235,900
Rent
Ownership94.0%
Zillow$255,263
Housing Units261
Rent Burden18.6%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,113/100K
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,145/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain34.3 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation887 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.1%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute22 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed149 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Shaftsburg was built in 1979.
19.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Capital Region International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.414 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 149 Mbps.
There are 110 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
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