The Town FilesShinglehouse, Pennsylvania
Borough in Potter County · population 1,103 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $78,400
- Household income
- $47,315
- Jan low / Jul high
- 11° / 79°
- Snow a year
- 70 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 36.9
Shinglehouse is a borough of 1,103 people in Potter County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $78,400, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks better for a vacation home than 97% of Pennsylvania towns, quieter than 92% of Pennsylvania towns, better for retirees than 88% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Shinglehouse ranks
Percentile among Pennsylvania towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Shinglehouse is worth $78,400, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 1.7 times the median household income of $47,315, which is more affordable than 95% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $701 a month. 64.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Shinglehouse | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $78,400 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $701 | $996 |
| Median household income | $47,315 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.7× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 64.0% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1955 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.5% | — |
Who lives in Shinglehouse
| People | Shinglehouse | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.9 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.7% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 21.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.7% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.0% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 9.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 5.8% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 20.5 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.0% | 89.0% |
Weather in Shinglehouse
July highs average 78.9°F and January lows 10.9°F. About 43.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 69.9 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 2 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 175 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Shinglehouse since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. The strongest, an F1, struck on July 28, 1973 about 8.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 28, 1973.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 3 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 19, 1982.
Severe weather in Potter County since 1996
Potter County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 11, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4815: Tropical Storm Debby |
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| January 10, 2013 | Hurricane | DR-4099: Hurricane Sandy |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3356: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Potter County
Potter County had 4,800 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,050 a year. Unemployment was 4.8% in 2023; in Shinglehouse itself the ACS puts it at 2.7%.
Public schools in Shinglehouse
2 public schools with 365 students, about 10.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oswayo Valley JSHS | 6-12 | 190 | 10.6 |
| Oswayo Valley El Sch | PK-5 | 175 | 10.9 |
Towns near Shinglehouse
- Sharon, PA2.8 mi · 784 people · home $142,800
- Ceres, PA3.5 mi · 846 people · home $98,800
- Bolivar, NY4.5 mi · 2,029 people · home $80,600
- Genesee, NY6.1 mi · 1,633 people · home $104,600
- Bolivar, NY7.1 mi · 1,010 people · home $71,900
- Annin, PA7.5 mi · 709 people · home $79,400
- Portville, NY8.9 mi · 892 people · home $102,900
- Eldred, PA9.8 mi · 765 people · home $125,900
Shinglehouse questions
Is Shinglehouse, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Shinglehouse scores better for retirees than 88% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 92%. 17.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.9).
How much does a house cost in Shinglehouse?
The median owner-occupied home in Shinglehouse is valued at $78,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $47,315, so homes cost about 1.7 times income. Median rent is $701 a month.
What is the weather like in Shinglehouse?
July highs average 78.9°F and January lows 10.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.1 inches of precipitation a year and 69.9 inches of snow.
Does Shinglehouse get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Shinglehouse since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on July 28, 1973. The typical Pennsylvania town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)