Shiremanstown, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Dauphin County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,732 Population 5,587/sq mi density
$69,505 Median Income $37,704 per capita
$203,900 Home Value $285,161 Zillow
$992 Median Rent 27.7% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$69,505 median income, 11.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$203,900 home value, $992/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Shiremanstown, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$69,505
8% below
$37,704 per capita
Home Value
$203,900
28% below
Zillow: $285,161
Median Rent
$992/mo
15% below
27.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.6%
3% below
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
11.0%
206% above
6.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Shiremanstown Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
92%
Home Value
72%
Rent
85%
Poverty
52%
Bachelor's
97%
Unemployment
306%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Shiremanstown a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Shiremanstown residents earn a median household income of $69,505 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,704. The unemployment rate stands at 11.0% (206% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,552 business establishments, including 716 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Shiremanstown is $203,900 , 28% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $285,161. Median rent is $992/month, with 27.7% 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 1956.

Education

32.6% of adults in Shiremanstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (3% below the national average). 94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Shiremanstown has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). 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 48.

Data Overview

People

Population1,732
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density5,587/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born8.7%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$69,505
Per Capita$37,704
Unemployment11.0%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$28,909M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,308

Housing

A+
Home Value$203,900
Rent$992
Ownership67.4%
Zillow$285,161
Housing Units758
Rent Burden27.7%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Premature Death8,617/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation422 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.6%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute18 min
Broadband95.3%
Internet Speed208 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries10

Did You Know?

Shiremanstown was founded in 1813.
The median home in Shiremanstown was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Harrisburg International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 208 Mbps.
There are 716 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.