At a Glance
Median Income
$88,417
$40,662 per capita
Home Value
$85,000
Zillow: $54,542
Bachelor's Degree+
23.0%
79.0% high school+
Unemployment
12.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How Shenandoah Heights Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shenandoah Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Shenandoah Heights a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Shenandoah Heights residents earn a median household income of $88,417 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,662. The unemployment rate stands at 12.1% (236% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,961 business establishments, including 248 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Shenandoah Heights is $85,000 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $54,542. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Education
23.0% of adults in Shenandoah Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% below the national average).
79.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shenandoah Heights 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 totals 53.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,284
Median Age49.1 yrs
Density1,529/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born9.5%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$88,417
Per Capita$40,662
Unemployment12.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,492M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
Housing
A+
Home Value$85,000
Rent
Ownership92.6%
Zillow$54,542
Housing Units682
Rent Burden25.9%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death10,001/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain53.6 in/yr
Elevation1,745 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.0%
High School+79.0%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute24 min
Broadband96.6%
Internet Speed197 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Shenandoah Heights was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Hazleton Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 197 Mbps.
There are 248 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.