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Shartlesville, PA

Pennsylvania · Schuylkill County

Shartlesville is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 384. Residents earn $71,875 per year, which is 4% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
384 Population 431/sq mi density
$71,875 Median Income $56,896 per capita
$255,600 Home Value
$964 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$71,875 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$255,600 home value, $964/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $71,875
4% lower than US avg
Home Value $255,600
9% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.2%
55% lower than US avg
Median Rent $964
17% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.5%
108% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.0%
92% lower than US avg

How Shartlesville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population384
Median Age53.5 yrs
Density431/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans4.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$71,875
Per Capita$56,896
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty1.0%
County GDP$6,492M
Commute33 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$255,600
Rent$964
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units203
Rent Burden9.0%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain53.6 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation592 ft (180 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.2%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute33 min
Broadband91.7%
Libraries14

Is Shartlesville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Shartlesville receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Shartlesville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Shartlesville is $71,875, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Shartlesville is $255,600, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $964 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

15.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Shartlesville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. With 271 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches, including 48.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Shartlesville has a population of 384 with a density of 431 people per square mile. The median age is 53.5 years, 38% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.1%).

Population

384
Total Population
431
People / sq mi
53.5yrs
Median Age
38% above US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.6%
Female 53.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Shartlesville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only91.8%
17% above US avg
Spanish8.2%
39% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Shartlesville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Shartlesville is $71,875, which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Income: Shartlesville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$71,875
4% below US avg
Per Capita Income$56,896
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
IRS Avg AGI$65,391

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.5%
108% above US avg
Poverty Rate1.0%
92% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,961
County GDP$6,492M

Business (County)

Restaurants248
Healthcare347
Retail449
Manufacturing163

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,393
54% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.11%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time33.0 min
Drive Alone84.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Shartlesville is $255,600, 9% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $964 (17% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$255,600
9% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$964
17% below US avg
Rent Burden9.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied76.2%
Housing Units203
Median Year Built1950

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,393
54% above US avg
Effective Rate2.11%
Shartlesville has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 53.6 inches. The area enjoys 271 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.0°F
11% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall53.6 inches
41% above US avg
Snowfall48.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation592 ft (180 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density431/sq mi
Coordinates40.5162°N, 76.1001°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountySchuylkill County County
County FIPS42107
Shartlesville is located in Schuylkill County County. It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 15.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 42.1-point margin. 91.7% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.6%
D 28.5%

Winner: Republican by 42.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.2%
55% below US avg
High School+94.8%
Graduate Degree+4.7%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density431/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi
CountySchuylkill County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access91.7%
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities347
Restaurants248
Retail Stores449

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute33.0 min
Drive Alone84.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.0%

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