Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Shrewsbury is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 3,866. Residents earn $95,962 per year, which is 28% above the national average.
Based on current data, Shrewsbury receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Shrewsbury stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Shrewsbury is $95,962, 28% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.
The median home value in Shrewsbury is $296,300, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,091 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 33.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 89.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Shrewsbury experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches, including 34.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 96.0% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.0% |
| 70% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $95,962 |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $48,535 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,201 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $76,261 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.6% |
| 95% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 9,389 |
| County GDP | $28,433M |
| Restaurants | 789 |
| Healthcare | 1,029 |
| Retail | 1,183 |
| Manufacturing | 524 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,050 |
| 101% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.38% |
| Commute Time | 34.7 min |
| Work from Home | 17.3% |
| Census Median | $296,300 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $348,259 |
| Median List Price | $445,000 |
| Median List Price | $445,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $193 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 102.7% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 3 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,091 |
| 6% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,050 |
| 101% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.38% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.9% |
| Premature Death | 7,602/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 77.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,029 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 32 |
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.9 inches |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 34.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 988 ft (301 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,136/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7713°N, 76.6799°W |
| County FIPS | 42133 |
Winner: Republican by 25.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 33.4% |
| 1% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 2,136/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 14 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,029 |
| Restaurants | 789 |
| Retail Stores | 1,183 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 32 |
| Avg Commute | 34.7 min |
| Work from Home | 17.3% |