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Shirleysburg, PA

Pennsylvania · Huntingdon County

Shirleysburg is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 98. Residents earn $54,375 per year, which is 28% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
98 Population 613/sq mi density
$54,375 Median Income $32,064 per capita
$126,000 Home Value $178,015 Zillow
$863 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$54,375 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$126,000 home value, $863/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $54,375
28% lower than US avg
Home Value $126,000
55% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.6%
86% lower than US avg
Median Rent $863
26% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.9%
77% lower than US avg

How Shirleysburg Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population98
Median Age53.9 yrs
Density613/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans91.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$54,375
Per Capita$32,064
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$1,677M
Commute38 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$126,000
Rent$863
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$178,015
Housing Units53
Rent Burden22.5%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain42.5 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation585 ft (178 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.6%
High School+74.7%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute38 min
Broadband42.0%
Libraries1

Is Shirleysburg a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Shirleysburg receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Shirleysburg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Shirleysburg is $54,375, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Shirleysburg is $126,000, 55% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $863 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

4.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 74.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Shirleysburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches, including 33.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Shirleysburg has a population of 98 with a density of 613 people per square mile. The median age is 53.9 years, 39% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

98
Total Population
613
People / sq mi
53.9yrs
Median Age
39% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 58.2%
Female 41.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Shirleysburg vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Shirleysburg vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Shirleysburg is $54,375, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes.

Income: Shirleysburg vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$54,375
28% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,064
Avg Weekly Wage$934
IRS Avg AGI$58,423

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.9%
77% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,022
County GDP$1,677M

Business (County)

Restaurants81
Healthcare120
Retail135
Manufacturing30

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,873
11% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.07%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time38.1 min
Drive Alone52.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Shirleysburg is $126,000, 55% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $863 (26% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $178,015.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$126,000
55% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$178,015

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$863
26% below US avg
Rent Burden22.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.1%
Housing Units53
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,873
11% above US avg
Effective Rate3.07%
Shirleysburg has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.5 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.3°F
1% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.5 inches
12% above US avg
Snowfall33.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation585 ft (178 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density613/sq mi
Coordinates40.2974°N, 77.8764°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHuntingdon County County
County FIPS42061
Shirleysburg is located in Huntingdon County County. It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 4.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 52.9-point margin. 42.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.1%
D 23.2%

Winner: Republican by 52.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.6%
86% below US avg
High School+74.7%
Graduate Degree+0.9%
School Test Score5.95
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density613/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi
CountyHuntingdon County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access42.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities120
Restaurants81
Retail Stores135

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute38.1 min
Drive Alone52.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.8%

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