At a Glance
Median Income
$95,962
$48,535 per capita
Home Value
$296,300
Zillow: $348,259
Median Rent
$1,091/mo
34.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
153/100K
3,722/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.4%
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
0.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Shrewsbury Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shrewsbury's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Shrewsbury a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Shrewsbury residents earn a median household income of $95,962 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,535. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,389 business establishments, including 789 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Shrewsbury is $296,300 , 5% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $348,259. Median rent is $1,091/month, with 34.0% 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 1986.
Safety & Crime
Shrewsbury reports 153 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,722/100K.
Education
33.4% of adults in Shrewsbury hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% below the national average).
89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shrewsbury has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population3,866
Median Age51.7 yrs
Density2,136/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$95,962
Per Capita$48,535
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty0.6%
County GDP$28,433M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,201
Housing
A+
Home Value$296,300
Rent$1,091
Ownership79.8%
Zillow$348,259
Housing Units1,583
Rent Burden34.0%
Crime
F
Violent153/100K
Property3,722/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,602/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.9 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation988 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.4%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+9.5%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute35 min
Broadband84.9%
Internet Speed149 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Shrewsbury was founded in 1800.
The median home in Shrewsbury was built in 1986.
17.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Harrisburg International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 149 Mbps.
There are 789 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.
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