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Shoemakersville, PA
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Shoemakersville, PA
At a Glance
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)
Is Shoemakersville a Good Place to Live?
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.