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Shavertown, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Luzerne County County
Shavertown, PA
At a Glance
How Shavertown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shavertown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Shavertown a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Shavertown residents earn a median household income of $86,118 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,484. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,474 business establishments, including 769 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Shavertown is $202,400 , 28% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $280,843. Median rent is $1,142/month, with 51.0% 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 1956.
Safety & Crime
Shavertown reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 356/100K.
Education
48.5% of adults in Shavertown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% above the national average). 97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shavertown has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.