At a Glance
Median Income
$77,289
$38,864 per capita
Home Value
$190,600
Zillow: $255,116
Median Rent
$1,293/mo
27.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
152/100K
1,195/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.1%
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Shillington Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shillington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Shillington 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
Shillington residents earn a median household income of $77,289 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,864. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,917 business establishments, including 774 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Shillington is $190,600 , 32% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $255,116. Median rent is $1,293/month, with 27.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1946.
Safety & Crime
Shillington reports 152 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,195/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
22.1% of adults in Shillington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shillington has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population5,462
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density5,462/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$77,289
Per Capita$38,864
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$26,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,223
Housing
A+
Home Value$190,600
Rent$1,293
Ownership64.9%
Zillow$255,116
Housing Units2,377
Rent Burden27.7%
Crime
F
Violent152/100K
Property1,195/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault76/100K
Burglary379/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,368/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain45.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation344 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.1%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+10.5%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute19 min
Broadband92.9%
Internet Speed203 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries25
Did You Know?
Shillington was founded in 1860.
The median home in Shillington was built in 1946.
19.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 203 Mbps.
There are 774 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.
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