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Shoemakersville, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Berks County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,334 Population 2,470/sq mi density
$75,050 Median Income $37,767 per capita
$169,900 Home Value $274,433 Zillow
$1,087 Median Rent 21.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 282 sunny days/yr
350 Violent Crime/100K 1,400 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$75,050 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$169,900 home value, $1,087/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
350 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Shoemakersville, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,050
0% below
$37,767 per capita
Home Value
$169,900
40% below
Zillow: $274,433
Median Rent
$1,087/mo
7% below
21.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
350/100K
8% below
1,400/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.9%
53% below
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
282 sunny days/yr

How Shoemakersville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
100%
Home Value
60%
Rent
93%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
114%
Crime
92%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Shoemakersville a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Shoemakersville residents earn a median household income of $75,050 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,767. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,917 business establishments, including 774 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Shoemakersville is $169,900 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $274,433. Median rent is $1,087/month, with 21.0% 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 1946.

Safety & Crime

Shoemakersville reports 350 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 8% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,400/100K.

Education

15.9% of adults in Shoemakersville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Shoemakersville has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population1,334
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density2,470/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$75,050
Per Capita$37,767
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$26,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,223

Housing

A+
Home Value$169,900
Rent$1,087
Ownership63.3%
Zillow$274,433
Housing Units666
Rent Burden21.0%

Crime

F
Violent350/100K
Property1,400/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,368/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days282/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation348 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.9%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute23 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed203 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries25

Did You Know?

Shoemakersville was founded in 1921.
The median home in Shoemakersville was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 203 Mbps.
There are 774 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.