What is the median household income in Shippensburg University?

The median household income in Shippensburg University, PA is $20,833 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 16.5%.

Shippensburg University, PA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Shippensburg University, PA?

Crime rate data for Shippensburg University is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Q: What are the schools like in Shippensburg University, PA?

School district data for Shippensburg University is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Q: What is the weather like in Shippensburg University, PA?

Shippensburg University has an average high temperature of 38.3°F in January and 87.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 33.6 inches.

Is Shippensburg University, PA a Good Place to Live?

Shippensburg University is a small town of 1,924 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $20,833 and a 16.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Shippensburg University stands out for an affordable cost of living, a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Shippensburg University is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Shippensburg University city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 96.5

Shippensburg University's overall cost of living index is 96.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Shippensburg University costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Shippensburg University, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	0.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$20,833	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Shippensburg University is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Shippensburg University, PA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	75.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Shippensburg University sees average highs of 38.3°F in January and 87.4°F in July, with 42.5 inches of annual precipitation and 33.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Shippensburg University, PA
Average High — January	38.3°F
Average High — July	87.4°F
Annual Precipitation	42.5"
Annual Snowfall	33.6"

Demographics

Metric	Shippensburg University, PA	National Avg
Population	1,924	—
Median Age	19.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	16.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	10.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	71.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	16.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.3%	18.9%
Asian	3.5%	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	0.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Shippensburg, PA 1 mi Orrstown, PA 5 mi Newburg borough (Cumberland County), PA 5 mi Scotland, PA 7 mi Newville, PA 10 mi

Shippensburg University vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shippensburg University, PA affordable or expensive?

Shippensburg University's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Shippensburg University roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is N/A and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Shippensburg University, PA?

Crime data for Shippensburg University is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Shippensburg University?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Shippensburg University, PA a good place to live?

Shippensburg University, PA has a population of 1,924, a median household income of $20,833, and an unemployment rate of 16.5%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Shippensburg University?

Shippensburg University averages 38.3°F in January and 87.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.5 inches with about 33.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Shippensburg University?

The population of Shippensburg University, Pennsylvania is 1,924 with a median age of 19.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Shippensburg University?

Key numbers for living in Shippensburg University: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income $20,833. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Shippensburg University side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.