Living in South Shenango, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Shenango · Census data 2020–2024
South Shenango has 2,042 residents with a median age of 53.5. The median household income is $67,434 (14% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $127,700, the median rent is $567/month.
South Shenango at a glance
- Population
- 2,042
- Median age
- 53.5State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $67,434State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $127,700State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $567/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 89.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is South Shenango a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 50% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.8%.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in South Shenango
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Shenango the median home value is $127,700, 62% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $567 per month, which is 12.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,383 a month in housing costs.
South Shenango median household income
The median household income in South Shenango is $67,434 and the income per person is $38,333. 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in South Shenango: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,794
- Owner-occupied
- 89.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.7%
- Vacant
- 49.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.25
49.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that South Shenango has many vacation and second homes.
South Shenango demographics
- Population
- 2,042
- Median age
- 53.5
- Under 18
- 16.9%
- 65 and older
- 31.7%
- Households
- 907
- Foreign-born
- 1.6%
- Veterans
- 16.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Shenango ›
Education in South Shenango
22% of adults 25 and older in South Shenango have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 12.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Shenango
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 12.5%
- Drive alone
- 78.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89%
South Shenango vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Shenango | 2,042 | $67,434 | $127,700 | $567 |
| Pymatuning South | 367 | $48,750 | $106,500 | $567 |
| West Shenango | 404 | $58,750 | $158,900 | $568 |
| West Fallowfield | 701 | $66,250 | $122,500 | $970 |
| Hartstown | 181 | $31,786 | $175,000 | $910 |
| Jamestown | 683 | $44,688 | $87,600 | $808 |
| Pymatuning Central | 2,593 | $64,479 | $119,400 | $744 |
| Greene | 1,032 | $75,147 | $238,200 | $1,271 |
| North Shenango | 1,346 | $51,563 | $119,000 | $763 |
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What is the median household income in South Shenango, PA?
The median household income in South Shenango is $67,434, 14% 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 South Shenango?
The median home value in South Shenango is $127,700, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in South Shenango?
The median gross rent in South Shenango is $567 per month, about 12.7% of household income.
Is South Shenango, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 50% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.8%. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.7%.
What is the median age in South Shenango?
The median age in South Shenango is 53.5 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in South Shenango?
The average commute to work in South Shenango is 33 minutes; 12.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Shenango?
The unemployment rate in South Shenango is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Shenango?
22% of adults in South 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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