Jersey Shore, PA

Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania

Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania, in Lycoming county, is 84 miles W of Scranton, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 135 miles N of Baltimore, Maryland. The town is part of the Williamsport metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 4,482 people people live in Jersey Shore.

The People and Families of Jersey Shore

In Jersey Shore, about 53% of adults are married.

Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in Jersey Shore.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Jersey Shore had a median family income of $39,261.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($500) in Jersey Shore than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Jersey Shore Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Jersey Shore, about 59% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average year in which most residences in the town were built is earlier than in most places. Renting one (or even zero) bedroom apartments is pretty common in Jersey Shore.

Commuting

In Jersey Shore, 89% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the town enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

Comparative Profile of Jersey Shore, PA

Comparing Jersey Shore to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Jersey Shore Almanac

Jersey Shore Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Jersey Shore Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Jersey Shore, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Jersey Shore Public Libraries

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Jersey Shore Hospitals

JERSEY SHORE HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
THOMPSON STREET
(570) 398-0100
Emergency Service: Yes

Jersey Shore High Schools (2004)

JERSEY SHORE AREA SHS
570-398-7170
Serves 1,038 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

Jersey Shore Colleges

(List of All Pennsylvania Colleges)

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