Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Shiremanstown is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,732. Residents earn $69,505 per year, which is 8% below the national average.
Based on current data, Shiremanstown receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Shiremanstown stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Shiremanstown is $69,505, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Shiremanstown is $203,900, 28% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $992 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Shiremanstown is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 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.
32.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Shiremanstown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 88.7% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 11.3% |
| 16% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $69,505 |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,704 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,308 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,173 |
| Unemployment | 7.4% |
| 106% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.4% |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,552 |
| County GDP | $28,909M |
| Restaurants | 716 |
| Healthcare | 979 |
| Retail | 898 |
| Manufacturing | 194 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,206 |
| 77% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.04% |
| Commute Time | 17.5 min |
| Work from Home | 13.9% |
| Census Median | $203,900 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $276,775 |
| Median List Price | $249,900 |
| Median List Price | $249,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $168 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.5% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Census Median Rent | $992 |
| 15% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,206 |
| 77% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.04% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.1% |
| Premature Death | 8,617/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 88.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 979 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 26 |
| Annual Average | 55.2°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.0 inches |
| 8% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 422 ft (129 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,587/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2224°N, 76.9556°W |
| County FIPS | 42043 |
Winner: Democrat by 5.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.6% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 5,587/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 979 |
| Restaurants | 716 |
| Retail Stores | 898 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 26 |
| Avg Commute | 17.5 min |
| Work from Home | 13.9% |