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Shiremanstown, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Dauphin County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,732 Population 5,587/sq mi density
$69,505 Median Income $37,704 per capita
$203,900 Home Value $276,775 Zillow
$992 Median Rent 27.7% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$69,505 median income, 7.4% 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: $276,775
Median Rent
$992/mo
15% below
27.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.6%
3% below
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.4%
106% above
6.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
Avg Temperature
55°F
275 sunny days/yr

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
206%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Shiremanstown a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
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 7.4% (106% 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 $276,775. 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.

Safety & Crime

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

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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population1,732
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density5,587/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$69,505
Per Capita$37,704
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$28,909M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,308

Housing

A+
Home Value$203,900
Rent$992
Ownership67.4%
Zillow$276,775
Housing Units758
Rent Burden27.7%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Premature Death8,617/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI40 (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.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 208 Mbps.
There are 716 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.