At a Glance
Median Income
$122,727
$27,234 per capita
Home Value
$110,800
Zillow: $177,954
Bachelor's Degree+
20.5%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
15.0% poverty rate
How Shelltown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shelltown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Shelltown a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Shelltown residents earn a median household income of $122,727 , which is 63% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,234. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,430 business establishments, including 305 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Shelltown is $110,800 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $177,954. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Education
20.5% of adults in Shelltown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shelltown has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population74
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density3,700/mi²
Male / Female70% / 30%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$122,727
Per Capita$27,234
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty15.0%
County GDP$8,000M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024
Housing
A+
Home Value$110,800
Rent
Ownership85.0%
Zillow$177,954
Housing Units25
Rent Burden29.8%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Premature Death10,059/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain40.7 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation923 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute19 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Shelltown was built in 1953.
43.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is State College Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 305 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.