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Sheakleyville, PA

Pennsylvania · Mercer County

Sheakleyville is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 120. Residents earn $61,250 per year, which is 18% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
120 Population 600/sq mi density
$61,250 Median Income $26,673 per capita
$90,700 Home Value
$817 Median Rent 15.6% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$61,250 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,700 home value, $817/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $61,250
18% lower than US avg
Home Value $90,700
68% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.7%
68% lower than US avg
Median Rent $817
30% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.1%
42% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.8%
19% higher than US avg

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

People

Population120
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density600/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Veterans96.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$61,250
Per Capita$26,673
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty14.8%
County GDP$5,515M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$90,700
Rent$817
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units70
Rent Burden15.6%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain43.8 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,255 ft (383 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.7%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute24 min
Broadband50.0%
Libraries5

Is Sheakleyville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sheakleyville receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Sheakleyville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sheakleyville is $61,250, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 14.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sheakleyville is $90,700, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $817 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

10.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Sheakleyville 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 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches, including 61.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Sheakleyville has a population of 120 with a density of 600 people per square mile. The median age is 33.3 years, 14% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.3%), with 1.7% Hispanic.

Population

120
Total Population
600
People / sq mi
33.3yrs
Median Age
14% below US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.8%
Female 49.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Sheakleyville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.6%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.4%
82% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Sheakleyville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sheakleyville is $61,250, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Sheakleyville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,250
18% below US avg
Per Capita Income$26,673
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
IRS Avg AGI$62,842

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.8%
19% above US avg
Establishments (County)2,857
County GDP$5,515M

Business (County)

Restaurants251
Healthcare407
Retail423
Manufacturing186

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,174
19% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.60%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.2 min
Drive Alone70.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Sheakleyville is $90,700, 68% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $817 (30% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$90,700
68% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$817
30% below US avg
Rent Burden15.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied62.0%
Housing Units70
Median Year Built1953

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,174
19% above US avg
Effective Rate4.60%
Sheakleyville 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 43.8 inches. The area enjoys 275 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 Average48.3°F
11% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.8 inches
15% above US avg
Snowfall61.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,255 ft (383 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density600/sq mi
Coordinates41.4438°N, 80.2067°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMercer County County
County FIPS42085
Sheakleyville is located in Mercer County County. It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 10.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 30.2-point margin. 50.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 64.7%
D 34.5%

Winner: Republican by 30.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.7%
68% below US avg
High School+89.3%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.95
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density600/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi
CountyMercer County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access50.0%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities407
Restaurants251
Retail Stores423

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.2 min
Drive Alone70.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.2%

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