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Shinglehouse, PA

Pennsylvania · McKean County

Shinglehouse is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 898. Residents earn $41,250 per year, which is 45% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
898 Population 432/sq mi density
$41,250 Median Income $29,086 per capita
$72,500 Home Value $120,655 Zillow
$705 Median Rent 25.8% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
89 Violent Crime/100K 0 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$41,250 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,500 home value, $705/mo rent
C
Safety
2.0 / 5.0
89 violent crimes/100K (77% below avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $41,250
45% lower than US avg
Home Value $72,500
74% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 89/100K
77% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.0%
44% lower than US avg
Median Rent $705
39% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.1%
14% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.7%
54% lower than US avg

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

People

Population898
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density432/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans9.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$41,250
Per Capita$29,086
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$2,212M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$72,500
Rent$705
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$120,655
Housing Units439
Rent Burden25.8%

Crime

C
Violent89/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault89/100K
Burglary0/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain43.1 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,490 ft (454 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.0%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+9.3%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute24 min
Broadband80.6%
Libraries5

Is Shinglehouse a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Shinglehouse receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Shinglehouse offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Shinglehouse is $41,250, 45% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Shinglehouse is $72,500, 74% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $705 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Shinglehouse is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 89 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 0 per 100,000, 100% below the national average.

Education

19.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Shinglehouse has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches, including 60.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Shinglehouse has a population of 898 with a density of 432 people per square mile. The median age is 40.9 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.9%).

Population

898
Total Population
432
People / sq mi
40.9yrs
Median Age
5% above US avg
2.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.1%
Female 54.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Shinglehouse vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.0%
25% above US avg
Spanish2.0%
85% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Shinglehouse vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Shinglehouse is $41,250, which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Shinglehouse vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$41,250
45% below US avg
Per Capita Income$29,086
Avg Weekly Wage$966
IRS Avg AGI$56,753

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.1%
14% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.7%
54% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,061
County GDP$2,212M

Business (County)

Restaurants97
Healthcare129
Retail149
Manufacturing43

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,644
33% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate6.41%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.3 min
Drive Alone87.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Shinglehouse is $72,500, 74% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $705 (39% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $120,655.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$72,500
74% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$120,655

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$705
39% below US avg
Rent Burden25.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied65.5%
Housing Units439
Median Year Built1958

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,644
33% above US avg
Effective Rate6.41%
Shinglehouse has a violent crime rate of 89 per 100,000 residents, 77% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 0 per 100,000 (100% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Shinglehouse vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent89.2/100K
77% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault89.2/100K

Property Crime

Total Property0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Burglary0.0/100K
Theft0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Safety Score

Safety GradeC
Safety Score2.0 / 5.0
Shinglehouse has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.1 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average44.1°F
18% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.1 inches
14% above US avg
Snowfall60.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,490 ft (454 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density432/sq mi
Coordinates41.9670°N, 78.1905°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMcKean County County
County FIPS42083
Shinglehouse is located in McKean County County. It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 19.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 47.2-point margin. 80.6% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 73.2%
D 26%

Winner: Republican by 47.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.0%
44% below US avg
High School+92.1%
Graduate Degree+9.3%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density432/sq mi
Total Area2.1 sq mi
CountyMcKean County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access80.6%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities129
Restaurants97
Retail Stores149

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5
C Safety Grade (2.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.3 min
Drive Alone87.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.2%

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