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Living in
Shiloh.
Shiloh is an unincorporated community in York County, PA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Shiloh
Shiloh is a community of 11,022 people in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $94,324, median rent runs about $1,519 per month, and median home values are around $245,600. Unemployment is low at 4.1%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Shiloh at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
48.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Foreign-Born
7.7%
Broadband Internet
89.4%
of households
Population Growth
+0.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics7.7% foreign-born, most often from Philippines
Who lives in Shiloh: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Shiloh, the largest foreign-born group is from Philippines (34.4%), and 7.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
16.5%
of residents
65 and Older
25.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
24.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
27.7%
of households
Married Couples
59.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.41
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 27% above PA average
Rent, home values, and income in Shiloh
In Shiloh, rent runs 27% above the PA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
36.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
9.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
96.0
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,421
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
68.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1982
median year built
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for PA
Unemployment in Shiloh
Unemployment in York County, which includes Shiloh, is close to the PA average.
Unemployment rate
Shiloh: York County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
York County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Shiloh is about 2% of York County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Shiloh Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute25.3 min avg
How Shiloh residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Shiloh, most residents drive alone to work (79%), and 64% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 15 mi
Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)
Small hub810k passengers boarded in 2025
- 56 mi
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Major hub12.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 77% below national average
Crime rates for 2024
Violent crime in the area policed by the West Manchester Township Police Department, which covers Shiloh, runs 77% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
83.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (363 national, 2024)
Property Crime Rate
2,972.6
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,767 national, 2024)
Policed by West Manchester Township Police Department (township-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 33 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
90.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
York County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In York County, which includes Shiloh, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 33 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 33 | Thunderstorm Wind | $233,000 |
| 2024 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $146,000 |
| 2023 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $483,000 |
| 2022 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $73,000 |
| 2021 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $4.1M |
| 2020 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $138,000 |
| 2019 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $77,000 |
| 2018 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $142,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
York County, county-wide
Shiloh is about 2% of York County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality45 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in York County, which includes Shiloh, is typically good — 217 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
45
Good Days
217
per year
Moderate Days
145
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
York County, county-wide
Shiloh is about 2% of York County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate86°F summers, 24°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Shiloh has warm summers (avg high 86°F) and cold winters (avg low 24°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
66°/40°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
86°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
68°/44°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
44°/24°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
45.1"
Annual Snowfall
24.6"
Hot Days/Year
28
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
120
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
127
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41°F | 21°F | 3.27" |
| Feb | 45°F | 23°F | 2.81" |
| Mar | 55°F | 30°F | 4.01" |
| Apr | 67°F | 40°F | 3.62" |
| May | 77°F | 50°F | 4.20" |
| Jun | 84°F | 59°F | 4.29" |
| Jul | 88°F | 63°F | 4.52" |
| Aug | 86°F | 62°F | 3.96" |
| Sep | 80°F | 55°F | 5.10" |
| Oct | 68°F | 43°F | 3.94" |
| Nov | 56°F | 33°F | 3.22" |
| Dec | 45°F | 26°F | 3.52" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Shiloh
Shiloh has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
1.0%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Upmc Memorial
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Wellspan York Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.3 mi away · York
Wellspan Surgery and Rehabilitation Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 5.4 mi away · York
Oss Orthopaedic Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 6.5 mi away · York
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Shiloh
Shiloh's student/teacher ratio is 14.2:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 25.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
25.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, 26 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Shiloh
Shiloh has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument (26 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
National Monument
26 mi awayGettysburg National Military Park
National Military Park
26 mi awayEisenhower National Historic Site
National Historic Site
28 mi awayAppalachian National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
35 mi awayHampton National Historic Site
National Historic Site
40 mi awayCatoctin Mountain Park
Park
42 mi awayStar-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
49 mi awayFort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
National Monument and Historic Shrine
50 mi awayCities Near Shiloh
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Shiloh?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Shiloh FAQ
Is Shiloh, Pennsylvania affordable?⌄
Shiloh's median rent is $1,530/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $94,324/year. Median home value is $245,600.
Is Shiloh, Pennsylvania safe?⌄
Shiloh is policed by the West Manchester Township Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 83 per 100,000 residents in 2024, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 363/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2973 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Shiloh, Pennsylvania?⌄
York County, which includes Shiloh, has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Shiloh, Pennsylvania?⌄
The cost of living in Shiloh is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,530/month and median household income is $94,324/year. The median home value is $245,600. About 36% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Shiloh, Pennsylvania?⌄
The average commute in Shiloh is 25 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from