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Shrewsbury, PA


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Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania

Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania, in York county, is 25 miles N of Towson, Maryland (center to center) and 31 miles N of Baltimore, Maryland. The town is considered part of the York metropolitan area. Shrewsbury has a population of 3,378.

The People and Families of Shrewsbury

In Shrewsbury, about 65% of adults are married. Shrewsbury is considered a town for married couples and families.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Shrewsbury had a median family income of $57,358. Shrewsbury is regarded in the state as a town where many of the people are well-off. The town has a large middle class. Shrewsbury finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in the town value education and a large proportion are college graduates. You could say that Shrewsbury is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Shrewsbury Housing

About 79% of housing units in Shrewsbury are owner-occupied. Housing in the town tends to be newer construction. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. People in the town pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Shrewsbury, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Shrewsbury strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Shrewsbury Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Shrewsbury Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Shrewsbury People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Shrewsbury Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Shrewsbury College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Shrewsbury Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Shrewsbury, PA

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women109
Well-Paid Single Men99
Age of the Population76
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Female Share of the Population64
Male Share of the Population57
Racial Diversity56
Senior Citizens42

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size79

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better910
College Educated Adults99
Median Family Income910
People Above Poverty99

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home89
Walking and Biking to Work77
Public Transportation Use64
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals97
Housing Recently Built910
People Living Alone53
Affordability of Rents55
Affordability of Property Taxes23
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

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