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Shellytown, PA

Pennsylvania · Blair County · Metropolitan Area

Shellytown is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 90. Residents earn $131,324 per year, which is 75% above the national average.

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
90 Population 643/sq mi density
$131,324 Median Income $34,736 per capita
$223,500 Home Value
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$131,324 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$223,500 home value
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $131,324
75% higher than US avg
Home Value $223,500
21% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 36.5%
8% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population90
Median Age50.2 yrs
Density643/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans72.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$131,324
Per Capita$34,736
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$8,000M
Commute19 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$223,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units23
Rent Burden29.8%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain40.7 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,058 ft (322 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+40.9%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute19 min
Broadband22.0%
Libraries8

Is Shellytown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Shellytown receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Shellytown stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Shellytown is $131,324, which is significantly higher than the national average — 75% above $75,149. This places Shellytown among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Shellytown is $223,500, 21% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 36.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Shellytown 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.

Shellytown has a population of 90 with a density of 643 people per square mile. The median age is 50.2 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

90
Total Population
643
People / sq mi
50.2yrs
Median Age
29% above US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.1%
Female 48.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Shellytown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.3%
19% above US avg
Spanish6.7%
50% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Shellytown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Shellytown is $131,324, which is 75% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Shellytown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$131,324
75% above US avg
Per Capita Income$34,736
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024
IRS Avg AGI$66,997

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below 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 Rate2.17%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.9 min
Drive Alone61.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home38.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Shellytown is $223,500, 21% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$223,500
21% 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-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units23
Median Year Built1974

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,849
39% above US avg
Effective Rate2.17%
Shellytown 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

Elevation1,058 ft (322 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density643/sq mi
Coordinates40.4092°N, 78.2106°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBlair County County
County FIPS42013
Shellytown is located in Blair County County. It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 36.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 43.5-point margin. 22.0% 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+36.5%
8% above US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+40.9%
School Test Score5.95
B+ Education Grade (3.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density643/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi
CountyBlair County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access22.0%
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities462
Restaurants305
Retail Stores495

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.9 min
Drive Alone61.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home38.6%

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