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Shamokin Dam, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Northumberland County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
1,758
Population
950/sq mi density
$77,721
Median Income
$34,687 per capita
$195,400
Home Value
$229,378 Zillow
$976
Median Rent
27.6% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
116
Violent Crime/100K
174 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$77,721 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$195,400 home value, $976/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
116 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$195,400
31% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$976/mo
16% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
69.7%
7% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
802
Median year built: 1970
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$195,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$229,378
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
69.7%
Owner-Occupied
30.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$900/mo
1 Bedroom
$996/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,225/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,570/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,744/mo
Census median rent:
$976/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
27.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
11% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1970
Average age of housing stock: 56 years
Homeownership Rate
69.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $195,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $229,378 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $976 |
| FMR Studio | $900 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $996 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,225 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,570 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,744 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 69.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 30.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 69.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 802 |
| Median Year Built | 1970 |
| Rent Burden | 27.6% |