Shamokin, PA Community

4 discussions from residents and visitors

Aiden Sanders Oct 30, 2025

How is Shamokin for outdoor activities?

So, Been living here since 2006. It's a a small town city with about 6,890 people. You can expect to pay around $649 for rent here. With a population of 6,890, Shamokin is a small town. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Any help is appre...

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Olivia Ramirez Sep 21, 2025

Day-to-day life in Shamokin, PA

I've been here for 13 years and It's a a small town city with about 6,890 people. The median home value here is around $57,400, which is actually reasonable. Household incomes average around $36,438 in Shamokin. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The weather takes some getting used to. I'...

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Aiden Sanders May 21, 2025

Working in Shamokin -salaries realistic?

So, It's a a small town city with about 6,890 people. You can expect to pay around $649 for rent here. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Is this normal for Shamokin? TIA! It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's changing fast -some go...

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Jackson Evans Jan 30, 2025

Best hidden gems in Shamokin

First post here. Been living here since 2008. With a population of 6,890, Shamokin is a small town. Poverty rate is 18.6%, which is higher than I expected. Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge...

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