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Snow Shoe is a small town of 714 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $70,250
and a 1.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Snow Shoe stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Snow Shoe is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Snow Shoe 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: 93.2
Snow Shoe's overall cost of living index is 93.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Snow Shoe costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Snow Shoe, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$135,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$789
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
78.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$70,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Snow Shoe's violent crime rate is 54.2 per 100,000 residents
— 86% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
54.2 /100k
Property Crime
271.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Snow Shoe is served primarily by Bald Eagle Area SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Snow Shoe, PA
National Avg
School District
Bald Eagle Area SD
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Snow Shoe sees average highs of 33.2°F in January
and 81.9°F in July,
with 44.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 50.3 inches of snow per year.
Snow Shoe's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Snow Shoe roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $135,900 and median rent is $789/month.
Snow Shoe's violent crime rate is 54.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 271.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Snow Shoe are operated by Bald Eagle Area SD.
The district has 4 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1. 12.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Snow Shoe, PA has a population of 714, a median household income of $70,250, and an unemployment rate of 1.2%.
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.
Snow Shoe averages 33.2°F in January and 81.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.5 inches
with about 50.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Snow Shoe, Pennsylvania is 714 with a median age of 39.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Snow Shoe: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $135,900, median household income $70,250, crime index 14 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Snow Shoe side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
