At a Glance
Home Value
$108,900
Zillow: $160,844
Median Rent
$684/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
42.0%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
How Sheatown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sheatown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sheatown a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sheatown is $108,900 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $160,844. Median rent is $684/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 1938.
Education
42.0% of adults in Sheatown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% above the national average).
97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sheatown has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population533
Median Age56.5 yrs
Density1,045/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born8.6%
Veterans9.5%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$43,191
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,276M
Avg Weekly Wage$972
Housing
Home Value$108,900
Rent$684
Ownership73.8%
Zillow$160,844
Housing Units275
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death8,535/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain47.5 in/yr
Elevation701 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.0%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+13.6%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute24 min
Broadband79.6%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Sheatown was built in 1938.
29.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hazleton Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 170 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.