At a Glance
Median Income
$86,154
$44,569 per capita
Home Value
$129,500
Zillow: $234,276
Median Rent
$873/mo
22.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
459/100K
2,880/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.6%
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.4%
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Shortsville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shortsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Shortsville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Shortsville residents earn a median household income of $86,154 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,569. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,312 business establishments, including 330 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Shortsville is $129,500 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $234,276. Median rent is $873/month, with 22.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Shortsville reports 459 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 21% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,880/100K.
Education
15.6% of adults in Shortsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shortsville has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population1,806
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density2,867/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$86,154
Per Capita$44,569
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$8,917M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,232
Housing
A+
Home Value$129,500
Rent$873
Ownership83.3%
Zillow$234,276
Housing Units707
Rent Burden22.6%
Crime
F
Violent459/100K
Property2,880/100K
Health
Obesity31.4%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,296/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain35.2 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation625 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.6%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 49%
Commute18 min
Broadband94.0%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries12
Did You Know?
Shortsville was founded in 1804.
The median home in Shortsville was built in 1938.
16.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 330 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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