Living in Castle Shannon, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Castle Shannon · Census data 2020–2024
Castle Shannon has 8,209 residents with a median age of 40. The median household income is $64,071 (18% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $190,300, the median rent is $1,126/month.
Castle Shannon at a glance
- Population
- 8,209
- Median age
- 40State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $64,071State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $190,300State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,126/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 59.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.1%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Castle Shannon a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 25% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 0.4%; a poverty rate of 10.5%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Pennsylvania median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Castle Shannon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Castle Shannon the median home value is $190,300, 43% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,126 per month, which is 24.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,474 a month in housing costs.
Castle Shannon median household income
The median household income in Castle Shannon is $64,071 and the income per person is $40,735. 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Castle Shannon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,087
- Owner-occupied
- 59.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.9%
- Vacant
- 7.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.16
Castle Shannon demographics
- Population
- 8,209
- Median age
- 40
- Under 18
- 14%
- 65 and older
- 17.8%
- Households
- 3,788
- Foreign-born
- 4.9%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Castle Shannon ›
Education in Castle Shannon
37.1% of adults 25 and older in Castle Shannon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 10.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Castle Shannon
- Unemployment rate
- 0.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 12.3%
- Drive alone
- 65.3%
- Public transit
- 13.1%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.9%
Castle Shannon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Shannon | 8,209 | $64,071 | $190,300 | $1,126 |
| Whitehall | 14,811 | $89,404 | $236,200 | $915 |
| Dormont | 8,063 | $80,526 | $221,800 | $1,106 |
| Brentwood | 9,866 | $68,904 | $148,400 | $860 |
| Bethel Park | 32,881 | $107,090 | $273,400 | $1,311 |
| Scott | 17,270 | $89,404 | $226,500 | $1,244 |
| Mount Oliver | 3,319 | $52,297 | $96,900 | $1,302 |
| Green Tree | 4,833 | $92,422 | $251,900 | $1,729 |
| Baldwin | 21,057 | $80,983 | $208,400 | $1,066 |
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What is the median household income in Castle Shannon, PA?
The median household income in Castle Shannon is $64,071, 18% lower than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Castle Shannon?
The median home value in Castle Shannon is $190,300, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Castle Shannon?
The median gross rent in Castle Shannon is $1,126 per month, about 24.6% of household income.
Is Castle Shannon, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 25% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 0.4%; a poverty rate of 10.5%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Pennsylvania median.
What is the median age in Castle Shannon?
The median age in Castle Shannon is 40 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Castle Shannon?
The average commute to work in Castle Shannon is 25 minutes; 12.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Castle Shannon?
The unemployment rate in Castle Shannon is 0.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Castle Shannon?
37.1% of adults in Castle Shannon have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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