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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 94.6% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.4% |
| 60% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $111,218 |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $52,920 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,740 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $114,994 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.1% |
| 91% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 11,677 |
| County GDP | $56,807M |
| Restaurants | 877 |
| Healthcare | 1,221 |
| Retail | 1,189 |
| Manufacturing | 228 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $13,072 |
| 273% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.55% |
| Commute Time | 31.1 min |
| Work from Home | 23.7% |
| Census Median | $512,000 |
| 82% above US avg |
| $/Sq Ft | $291 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 101.8% |
| Price Drops | 100.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,527 |
| 31% above US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $13,072 |
| 273% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.55% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.1% |
| Premature Death | 7,664/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,221 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 26 |
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.7 inches |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 19.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 205 ft (62 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,754/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2001°N, 74.9706°W |
| County FIPS | 34021 |
Winner: Democrat by 33.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 49.5% |
| 47% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 2,754/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 14 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,221 |
| Restaurants | 877 |
| Retail Stores | 1,189 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 26 |
| Avg Commute | 31.1 min |
| Work from Home | 23.7% |