Living in North Shenango, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Shenango · Census data 2020–2024
North Shenango has 1,346 residents with a median age of 59.3. The median household income is $51,563 (34% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $119,000, the median rent is $763/month.
North Shenango is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
North Shenango at a glance
- Population
- 1,346
- Median age
- 59.3State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $51,563State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $119,000State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $763/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 88.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.4%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is North Shenango a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 53% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 11.4%.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in North Shenango
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Shenango the median home value is $119,000, 64% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $763 per month, which is 24% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,066 a month in housing costs.
North Shenango median household income
The median household income in North Shenango is $51,563 and the income per person is $34,332. 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in North Shenango: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,683
- Owner-occupied
- 88.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.7%
- Vacant
- 60.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 1.98
60.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that North Shenango has many vacation and second homes.
North Shenango demographics
- Population
- 1,346
- Median age
- 59.3
- Under 18
- 9.6%
- 65 and older
- 35.1%
- Households
- 664
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 16.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Shenango ›
Education in North Shenango
12.4% of adults 25 and older in North Shenango have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 4.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Shenango
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 5.2%
- Drive alone
- 87.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.6%
North Shenango vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Shenango | 1,346 | $51,563 | $119,000 | $763 |
| Pymatuning Central | 2,593 | $64,479 | $119,400 | $744 |
| Pine | 451 | $53,958 | $149,100 | $756 |
| Pymatuning North | 290 | $48,750 | $118,800 | $642 |
| Linesville | 1,132 | $54,000 | $108,100 | $808 |
| Andover | 797 | $47,941 | $128,400 | $667 |
| South Shenango | 2,042 | $67,434 | $127,700 | $567 |
| Conneaut | 1,000 | $57,933 | $155,300 | $800 |
| Hartstown | 181 | $31,786 | $175,000 | $910 |
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What is the median household income in North Shenango, PA?
The median household income in North Shenango is $51,563, 34% 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 North Shenango?
The median home value in North Shenango is $119,000, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in North Shenango?
The median gross rent in North Shenango is $763 per month, about 24% of household income.
Is North Shenango, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 53% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 11.4%. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in North Shenango?
The median age in North Shenango is 59.3 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in North Shenango?
The average commute to work in North Shenango is 34 minutes; 5.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Shenango?
The unemployment rate in North Shenango is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Shenango?
12.4% of adults in North Shenango 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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