Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Shillington is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 5,462. Residents earn $77,289 per year, which is 3% above the national average.
Based on current data, Shillington receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Shillington offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Shillington is $77,289, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, indicating a healthy job market. 12.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Shillington is $190,600, 32% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,293 per month. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Shillington is below the national average at 152 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,195 per 100,000, 39% below the national average.
22.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Shillington experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 83.9% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 16.1% |
| 20% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $77,289 |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,864 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,223 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $73,856 |
| Unemployment | 4.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.5% |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 8,917 |
| County GDP | $26,580M |
| Restaurants | 774 |
| Healthcare | 964 |
| Retail | 1,095 |
| Manufacturing | 461 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,380 |
| 111% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.87% |
| Commute Time | 18.8 min |
| Work from Home | 19.5% |
| Census Median | $190,600 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $255,116 |
| Median List Price | $414,900 |
| Median List Price | $414,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $170 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.3% |
| Price Drops | 33.3% |
| Inventory | 6 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,293 |
| 11% above US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,380 |
| 111% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.87% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.0% |
| Premature Death | 7,368/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 86.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 964 |
| Total Violent | 151.8/100K |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 19.0/100K |
| Robbery | 56.9/100K |
| Assault | 75.9/100K |
| Total Property | 1,195.2/100K |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 379.4/100K |
| Theft | 720.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 94.9/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.2 inches |
| 19% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 344 ft (105 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,462/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3026°N, 75.9671°W |
| County FIPS | 42011 |
Winner: Republican by 12.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.1% |
| 34% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 5,462/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 25 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 964 |
| Restaurants | 774 |
| Retail Stores | 1,095 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| Avg Commute | 18.8 min |
| Work from Home | 19.5% |