Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Shoemakersville is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,334. Residents earn $75,050 per year, which is 0% below the national average.
Based on current data, Shoemakersville receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Shoemakersville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Shoemakersville is $75,050, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, indicating a healthy job market. 8.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Shoemakersville is $169,900, 40% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,087 per month. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
15.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Shoemakersville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 95.2% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.8% |
| 64% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $75,050 |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,767 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,223 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $73,856 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.1% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 8,917 |
| County GDP | $26,580M |
| Restaurants | 774 |
| Healthcare | 964 |
| Retail | 1,095 |
| Manufacturing | 461 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,380 |
| 111% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.34% |
| Commute Time | 23.0 min |
| Work from Home | 5.0% |
| Census Median | $169,900 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $274,433 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,087 |
| 7% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,380 |
| 111% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.34% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.0% |
| Premature Death | 7,368/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 86.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 964 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| Annual Average | 53.9°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 348 ft (106 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,470/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4999°N, 75.9698°W |
| County FIPS | 42011 |
Winner: Republican by 12.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.9% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 2,470/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 25 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 964 |
| Restaurants | 774 |
| Retail Stores | 1,095 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| Avg Commute | 23.0 min |
| Work from Home | 5.0% |