Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Shippensburg is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 5,811. Residents earn $52,344 per year, which is 30% below the national average.
Based on current data, Shippensburg receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Shippensburg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Shippensburg is $52,344, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. Only 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in Shippensburg is $163,200, 42% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $898 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Shippensburg is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 126 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,746 per 100,000, near the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 33.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 90.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Shippensburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches, including 33.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 96.3% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.7% |
| 72% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $52,344 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,560 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,253 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $89,422 |
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.8% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 6,995 |
| County GDP | $23,098M |
| Restaurants | 574 |
| Healthcare | 836 |
| Retail | 826 |
| Manufacturing | 212 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,909 |
| 69% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.62% |
| Commute Time | 20.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 66.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.1% |
| Work from Home | 7.7% |
| Census Median | $163,200 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $240,000 |
| Median List Price | $240,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $128 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.0% |
| Price Drops | 6.7% |
| Inventory | 15 |
| Census Median Rent | $898 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,145 |
| Rent Burden | 23.8% |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 46.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,909 |
| 69% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.62% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.3% |
| Premature Death | 5,769/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 87.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 836 |
| Total Violent | 126.0/100K |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Murder | 18.0/100K |
| 186% above US avg | |
| Rape | 36.0/100K |
| Robbery | 36.0/100K |
| Assault | 36.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,746.5/100K |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 180.1/100K |
| Theft | 1,512.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 54.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.3°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 42.5 inches |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 33.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 644 ft (196 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,863/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0487°N, 77.5232°W |
| County FIPS | 42041 |
Winner: Republican by 9.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 33.1% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 2,863/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 81.8% |
| EV Charging Stations | 6 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 7 |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 836 |
| Restaurants | 574 |
| Retail Stores | 826 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Avg Commute | 20.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 66.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.1% |
| Work from Home | 7.7% |