Living in Shillington, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Shillington · Census data 2020–2024
Shillington has 5,492 residents with a median age of 36.9. The median household income is $79,922 (about the same as the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $203,500, the median rent is $1,387/month.
Shillington at a glance
- Population
- 5,492
- Median age
- 36.9State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $79,922State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $203,500State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,387/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 62.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.4%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Shillington a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; home values 20% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 16.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Shillington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Shillington the median home value is $203,500, 39% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,387 per month, which is 27.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,708 a month in housing costs.
Shillington median household income
The median household income in Shillington is $79,922 and the income per person is $37,251. 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Shillington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,292
- Owner-occupied
- 62.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.1%
- Vacant
- 4.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1943
- Average household size
- 2.50
Shillington demographics
- Population
- 5,492
- Median age
- 36.9
- Under 18
- 23.3%
- 65 and older
- 16.9%
- Households
- 2,188
- Foreign-born
- 8.6%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Shillington ›
Education in Shillington
24.4% of adults 25 and older in Shillington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 10.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Shillington
- Unemployment rate
- 6.1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 16.9%
- Drive alone
- 76%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.1%
Shillington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shillington | 5,492 | $79,922 | $203,500 | $1,387 |
| Montrose Manor | 630 | $68,571 | $220,200 | — |
| Kenhorst | 3,009 | $86,705 | $195,900 | $1,419 |
| Lincoln Park | 1,801 | $103,664 | $257,900 | $1,613 |
| Mohnton | 2,922 | $80,745 | $237,500 | $999 |
| Grill | 1,903 | $144,457 | $261,400 | — |
| West Wyomissing | 3,289 | $82,192 | $208,200 | $1,414 |
| Cumru | 15,702 | $90,797 | $282,900 | $1,297 |
| Wyomissing | 11,172 | $93,203 | $339,900 | $1,781 |
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What is the median household income in Shillington, PA?
The median household income in Shillington is $79,922, about the same as 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 Shillington?
The median home value in Shillington is $203,500, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Shillington?
The median gross rent in Shillington is $1,387 per month, about 27.8% of household income.
Is Shillington, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; home values 20% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 16.7%.
What is the median age in Shillington?
The median age in Shillington is 36.9 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Shillington?
The average commute to work in Shillington is 22 minutes; 16.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Shillington?
The unemployment rate in Shillington is 6.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Shillington?
24.4% of adults in Shillington 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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