Village Shires, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Village Shires is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 3,360. Residents earn $111,218 per year, which is 48% above the national average.

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
3,360 Population 2,754/sq mi density
$111,218 Median Income $52,920 per capita
$512,000 Home Value
$1,527 Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$111,218 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$512,000 home value, $1,527/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
49.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $111,218
48% higher than US avg
Home Value $512,000
82% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 49.5%
47% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,527
31% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.4%
61% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.1%
91% lower than US avg

How Village Shires Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population3,360
Median Age52.1 yrs
Density2,754/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 93%

Economy

A+
Median Income$111,218
Per Capita$52,920
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$56,807M
Commute31 min

Housing

A
Home Value$512,000
Rent$1,527
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain50.7 in/yr
Elevation205 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+49.5%
High School+97.9%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 32% / D 66%
Commute31 min
Libraries14

Is Village Shires a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Village Shires receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Village Shires stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Village Shires is $111,218, which is significantly higher than the national average — 48% above $75,149. This places Village Shires among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Village Shires is $512,000, making it a premium housing market at 82% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,527 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 49.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Village Shires experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches, including 19.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Village Shires has a population of 3,360 with a density of 2,754 people per square mile. The median age is 52.1 years, 34% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.1%).

Population

3,360
Total Population
2,754
People / sq mi
52.1yrs
Median Age
34% above US avg
1.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.6%
Female 52.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Village Shires vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.6%
21% above US avg
Spanish5.4%
60% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Village Shires vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Village Shires is $111,218, which is 48% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Village Shires vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$111,218
48% above US avg
Per Capita Income$52,920
Avg Weekly Wage$1,740
IRS Avg AGI$114,994

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.1%
91% below US avg
Establishments (County)11,677
County GDP$56,807M

Business (County)

Restaurants877
Healthcare1,221
Retail1,189
Manufacturing228

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$13,072
273% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.55%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.1 min
Work from Home23.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Village Shires is $512,000, 82% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,527 (31% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$512,000
82% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$291
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio101.8%
Price Drops100.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,527
31% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied77.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$13,072
273% above US avg
Effective Rate2.55%

Health Metrics: Village Shires vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate99.1%
Premature Death7,664/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.0/10
Exercise Access99.4%
Healthcare Facilities1,221

Crime Rates: Village Shires vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)26

Safety Score

Village Shires has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 50.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.9°F
2% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall50.7 inches
33% above US avg
Snowfall19.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation205 ft (62 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density2,754/sq mi
Coordinates40.2001°N, 74.9706°W
County FIPS34021
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 49.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 33.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 32%
D 65.9%

Winner: Democrat by 33.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+49.5%
47% above US avg
High School+97.9%
School Test Score5.95
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density2,754/sq mi
Total Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities1,221
Restaurants877
Retail Stores1,189

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)26

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.1 min
Work from Home23.7%

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