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Shippingport, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Beaver County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
174 Population 51/sq mi density
$63,750 Median Income $38,402 per capita
$137,500 Home Value $100,437 Zillow
$1,313 Median Rent 13.4% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,500 home value, $1,313/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Shippingport, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,750
15% below
$38,402 per capita
Home Value
$137,500
51% below
Zillow: $100,437
Median Rent
$1,313/mo
13% above
13.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,951/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.2%
73% below
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
83% below
12.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Shippingport Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Shippingport's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
85%
Home Value
49%
Rent
113%
Poverty
98%
Bachelor's
27%
Unemployment
17%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Shippingport a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Shippingport residents earn a median household income of $63,750 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,402. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,586 business establishments, including 311 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Shippingport is $137,500 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $100,437. Median rent is $1,313/month, with 13.4% 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 1960.

Safety & Crime

Shippingport reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,951/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

9.2% of adults in Shippingport hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Shippingport has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population174
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density51/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$63,750
Per Capita$38,402
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty12.2%
County GDP$8,033M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,131

Housing

A+
Home Value$137,500
Rent$1,313
Ownership81.3%
Zillow$100,437
Housing Units111
Rent Burden13.4%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,951/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary488/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,406/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation836 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.2%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute30 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed169 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11

Did You Know?

Shippingport was founded in 1910.
The median home in Shippingport was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 169 Mbps.
There are 311 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.