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Shenandoah Heights, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Schuylkill County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,284 Population 1,529/sq mi density
$88,417 Median Income $40,662 per capita
$85,000 Home Value $54,542 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
282 Violent Crime/100K 1,613 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$88,417 median income, 9.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
282 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Shenandoah Heights, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$88,417
18% above
$40,662 per capita
Home Value
$85,000
70% below
Zillow: $54,542
Violent Crime
282/100K
26% below
1,613/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.0%
32% below
79.0% high school+
Unemployment
9.0%
150% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
271 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
118%
Home Value
30%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
68%
Unemployment
250%
Crime
74%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Shenandoah Heights a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 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 9.0% (150% 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.

Safety & Crime

Shenandoah Heights reports 282 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 26% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,613/100K.

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. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population1,284
Median Age49.1 yrs
Density1,529/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$88,417
Per Capita$40,662
Unemployment9.0%
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%

Crime

F
Violent282/100K
Property1,613/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death10,001/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain53.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
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
Broadband96.7%
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.
7.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 197 Mbps.
There are 248 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.