Shippingport is a small town of 223 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $80,313
and a 8.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Shippingport stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Shippingport is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Shippingport 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: 94.4
Shippingport's overall cost of living index is 94.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Shippingport costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Shippingport, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$120,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$950
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
76.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$80,313
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Shippingport's violent crime rate is 91.5 per 100,000 residents
— 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
91.5 /100k
Property Crime
347.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Shippingport is served primarily by South Side Area SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Shippingport, PA
National Avg
School District
South Side Area SD
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Shippingport sees average highs of 35.3°F in January
and 81.8°F in July,
with 40.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 19.8 inches of snow per year.
Shippingport's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Shippingport roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $120,500 and median rent is $950/month.
Shippingport's violent crime rate is 91.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 347.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Shippingport are operated by South Side Area SD.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1. 8.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Shippingport, PA has a population of 223, a median household income of $80,313, and an unemployment rate of 8.2%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Shippingport averages 35.3°F in January and 81.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.7 inches
with about 19.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Shippingport, PA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 15050, 15077.
The population of Shippingport, Pennsylvania is 223 with a median age of 40.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Shippingport: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $120,500, median household income $80,313, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Shippingport side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
