At a Glance
Median Income
$71,875
$56,896 per capita
Home Value
$255,600
Zillow: $305,058
Median Rent
$964/mo
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.2%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
10.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How Shartlesville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shartlesville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Shartlesville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Shartlesville residents earn a median household income of $71,875 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $56,896. The unemployment rate stands at 10.1% (181% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,961 business establishments, including 248 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Shartlesville is $255,600 , 9% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $305,058. Median rent is $964/month, with 9.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Education
15.2% of adults in Shartlesville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shartlesville has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population384
Median Age53.5 yrs
Density431/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$71,875
Per Capita$56,896
Unemployment10.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,492M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
Housing
A+
Home Value$255,600
Rent$964
Ownership76.2%
Zillow$305,058
Housing Units203
Rent Burden9.0%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death10,001/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain48.7 in/yr
Elevation592 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.2%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute33 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed197 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Shartlesville was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 197 Mbps.
There are 248 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.