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Shippensburg, PA
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Shippensburg, PA
At a Glance
How Shippensburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shippensburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Shippensburg a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Shippensburg residents earn a median household income of $52,344 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,560. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,995 business establishments, including 574 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Shippensburg is $163,200 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $275,223. Median rent is $898/month, with 23.8% 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 1950.
Safety & Crime
Shippensburg reports 126 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,746/100K. The murder rate is 18.0/100K.
Education
33.1% of adults in Shippensburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (2% below the national average). 90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shippensburg has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.