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Shelltown, PA

Pennsylvania · Blair County · Metropolitan Area

Shelltown is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 74. Residents earn $122,727 per year, which is 63% above the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
74 Population 3,700/sq mi density
$122,727 Median Income $27,234 per capita
$110,800 Home Value
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$122,727 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,800 home value
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $122,727
63% higher than US avg
Home Value $110,800
61% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.5%
39% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 15.0%
21% higher than US avg

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

People

Population74
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density3,700/mi²
Male / Female70% / 30%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans54.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$122,727
Per Capita$27,234
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty15.0%
County GDP$8,000M
Commute19 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$110,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units25
Rent Burden29.8%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain40.7 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation923 ft (281 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute19 min
Broadband20.0%
Libraries8

Is Shelltown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Shelltown receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Shelltown stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Shelltown is $122,727, which is significantly higher than the national average — 63% above $75,149. This places Shelltown among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 15.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Shelltown is $110,800, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

20.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Shelltown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Shelltown has a population of 74 with a density of 3,700 people per square mile. The median age is 37.3 years, 4% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

74
Total Population
3,700
People / sq mi
37.3yrs
Median Age
4% below US avg
0.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 70.3%
Female 29.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Shelltown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Shelltown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Shelltown is $122,727, which is 63% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Shelltown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$122,727
63% above US avg
Per Capita Income$27,234
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024
IRS Avg AGI$66,997

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate15.0%
21% above US avg
Establishments (County)3,430
County GDP$8,000M

Business (County)

Restaurants305
Healthcare462
Retail495
Manufacturing128

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,849
39% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.38%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.6 min
Drive Alone56.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home43.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Shelltown is $110,800, 61% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$110,800
61% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden29.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied85.0%
Housing Units25
Median Year Built1953

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,849
39% above US avg
Effective Rate4.38%
Shelltown has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.7 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.7 inches
7% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation923 ft (281 m)
Area0.0 sq mi (0.1 km²)
Population Density3,700/sq mi
Coordinates40.4568°N, 78.2067°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBlair County County
County FIPS42013
Shelltown is located in Blair County County. It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 20.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 43.5-point margin. 20.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.4%
D 27.9%

Winner: Republican by 43.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.5%
39% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density3,700/sq mi
Total Area0.0 sq mi
CountyBlair County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access20.0%
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities462
Restaurants305
Retail Stores495

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.6 min
Drive Alone56.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home43.2%

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