What are the schools like in Shirleysburg, PA?

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

What is the median household income in Shirleysburg?

The median household income in Shirleysburg, PA is $61,000 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.5%.

What is the weather like in Shirleysburg, PA?

Shirleysburg has an average high temperature of 37.3°F in January and 84.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 22.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Shirleysburg, PA affordable or expensive?

Shirleysburg's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Shirleysburg is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $92,500 and the median rent is $850 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Shirleysburg, PA?

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

Is Shirleysburg, PA a Good Place to Live?

Shirleysburg is a small town of 153 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $61,000 and a 9.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Shirleysburg stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

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

All Shirleysburg 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: 91.5

Shirleysburg's overall cost of living index is 91.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Shirleysburg costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Shirleysburg, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$92,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$850	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	89.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$61,000	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Shirleysburg 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	Shirleysburg, 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	5.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	79.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Shirleysburg sees average highs of 37.3°F in January and 84.7°F in July, with 40.7 inches of annual precipitation and 22.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Shirleysburg, PA
Average High — January	37.3°F
Average High — July	84.7°F
Annual Precipitation	40.7"
Annual Snowfall	22.8"

Demographics

Metric	Shirleysburg, PA	National Avg
Population	153	—
Median Age	39.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.6%	22.2%
65 and over	30.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Orbisonia, PA 4 mi Rockhill, PA 4 mi Allenport, PA 5 mi Kistler, PA 6 mi Mount Union, PA 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Shirleysburg

Shirleysburg, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

17260

Shirleysburg vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shirleysburg, PA affordable or expensive?

Shirleysburg's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Shirleysburg roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $92,500 and median rent is $850/month.

What is the crime rate in Shirleysburg, PA?

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

What are the schools like in Shirleysburg?

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

Is Shirleysburg, PA a good place to live?

Shirleysburg, PA has a population of 153, a median household income of $61,000, and an unemployment rate of 9.5%. 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.

What is the weather like in Shirleysburg?

Shirleysburg averages 37.3°F in January and 84.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.7 inches with about 22.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Shirleysburg?

Shirleysburg, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 17260.

What is the population of Shirleysburg?

The population of Shirleysburg, Pennsylvania is 153 with a median age of 39.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Shirleysburg?

Key numbers for living in Shirleysburg: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $92,500, median household income $61,000. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Shirleysburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.