Shippensburg has a population of approximately 5,668 and experiences a population change rate of 1.47%. The population density is 2,844 / sq mi.
Household
The median household income for Shippensburg is $45,219, with 2,981 households and an average household size of 1.88.
Home Value
The median value of a home in Shippensburg is $159,700 with an appreciation rate of 18.00%. 40.05% of housing in the state is owned while 49.38% is rented.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Shippensburg is 95.7 %.
Employment
The unemployment rate in Shippensburg is 2.40%, and recent job growth is at 1.25%. Future job growth is projected at 37.62%.
Taxes
The sales tax rate in Shippensburg is 6.00%, while the income tax rate is 3.07% .
Education
School expenditures in Shippensburg are $18,415, and the school ratio is 14.5:1.
Weather
The average high temperature in July is 85.5 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 21.9 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 41.7 inches per year, with 30.9 inches of snow per year.