Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
19%
Shillington, PA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,476
Population
5,226
Renter Mix
29% Rent
A warm welcome awaits just minutes from Reading
Suburban
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Family-Friendly
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Historic
Shillington sits just four miles southwest of Reading, a big city that’s home to culture, history, and art museums, as well as major attractions, wooded trails, and historic sites. Residents of Shillington enjoy living so close to such a thriving metropolitan area. Longstanding homes, good schools, and top-notch local establishments define the city. Longstanding local restaurants like 201 West and Flanagan’s Pub offer a sense of small-town charm to residents and visitors alike. Shillington Park offers a playground, an outdoor pool, large green spaces, nature trails, and a pond. Apartments available for rent in this family-friendly suburb are fairly affordable.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$64,717
Average: $78,367
Education
1,125
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,017
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Shillington has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
29%
Non-Renters
71%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
15%
Other Education
85%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Shillington, PA is $1,476 for one bedroom, $1,592 for two bedrooms, and $1,757 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Shillington has decreased by -5.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,476/month
755 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,995/month
1,532 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
406 Students
Public
Grades K-5
505 Students
Public
Grades K-5
570 Students
Governor Mifflin Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
629 Students
Governor Mifflin Senior High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,480 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Reading Public Museum
- Naeg Planetarium
- Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.