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Not what it sounds like
The words “Jersey Shore” may conjure mental images of beaches and boardwalks, but Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania, is more than 200 miles from the ocean. It’s a common point of confusion in the small borough 15 miles from Williamsport. “We get wayward tours looking for the beach,” says Christina Cooney, president of The Jersey Shore Historical Society. “I got a phone call from someone in Florida doing a story. He asked for photographs from the 1910s and said they were interested in shark attacks. I don’t have any pictures of shark attacks on the West Branch Susquehanna River.” The name comes from an 18th-century joke; two brothers from New Jersey called the settlement Waynesburg when they founded it in the late 1700s. More people moved there from New Jersey after the Revolutionary War, something people living on the other side of the river took issue with. “People across the river wanted them to go back to the Jersey Shore,” Cooney says. By the 1800s, the name had stuck. About 4,000 people live in Jersey Shore, where it takes less than 2 miles to travel across the community. As a result, it’s easy for residents to get to know each other. “You can drive by and see the mayor mowing his grass and the borough council president dropping kids off for soccer practice,” Cooney says.
You can relax by the river in Jersey Shore at Grieco park.
Jersey Shore is a quiet town just across the West Branch of the Susquehanna River.
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Plans to upgrade the recreation scene
Waterways, mountains and parks are easy to access from Jersey Shore. Every house is within 2 miles of Jersey Shore Borough Recreation Area, where an off-street walking path connects basketball courts, a playground and a public swimming pool. Jersey Shore Little League teams play at the three baseball fields. On the north side of Jersey Shore, pedestrians and cyclists can enter the southernmost point of the Pine Creek Rail Trail. The 62-mile gravel pathway follows Pine Creek through mountains, valleys and spruce groves. About six miles up the trail from Jersey Shore, Pine Creek Gorge provides views of a 1,450-foot-deep natural formation sometimes called the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon. Boaters can launch onto the West Branch Susquehanna River, while kayakers and canoers can paddle along the leafy banks of Pine Creek. The borough and the county are planning a long list of recreation upgrades, such as adding an inclusive playground to Jersey Shore Borough Recreation Area and connecting the Pine Creek Rail Trail with the heart of Jersey Shore. “That will give Jersey Shore an avenue to get more visitors from the rail trail,” Cooney says.
The Pine Creek Rail Trail runs along the train tracks in Jersey Shore.
The warm eather brings baseball players out to practice at the Jersey Shore Rec Area.
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Shopping alongside the West Branch Susquehanna River
Few retail and restaurant chains operate in Jersey Shore. Instead, businesses tend to be locally run joints such as The Shore Diner and Santino’s Italian Cuisine, the latter opened by a Sicilian immigrant in 1991. On the riverbank, The Sparrow’s Nest Mercantile sells a curated selection of home goods and novelties. Pennsylvania-based grocery chain Weis Markets operates a store next to Buttorff’s Hardware, a family-owned shop that opened in Jersey Shore in 1941. Big-box shops such as Walmart and Lowe’s Home Improvement are in Mill Hall, a borough about 15 miles away. People don’t need to leave the borough for emergency care, surgery or other medical services thanks to Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital.
Jersey Shore locals can get all of their groceries at the local Weis.
You can grab a fresh slice at Santino's in Jersey Shore.
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Celebrating Independence Day, Jersey Shore style
Local legend has it that a group of men met on July 4, 1776, to sign a resolution declaring themselves independent from Britain — not knowing the Declaration of Independence would be signed that same day 200 miles away in Philadelphia. Since 1961, the borough has commemorated this moment with the annual Jersey Shore Town Meeting Celebration. The event held the week of July 4 has grown from a one-day celebration into six days of festivities, including a parade, fireworks and carnival rides. Jersey Shore Town Meeting Inc., the group that puts on the event, organizes others throughout the year, from a Christmas parade to an October pumpkin roll. “You pay $1 for a pumpkin, roll it down a hilly street and if your pumpkin goes the furthest you get a little trophy,” Cooney says.
Greek Revival homes earn historic district status
The Jersey Shore Historic District on the east end is listed on the National Register of Historic Places; it’s defined by the Greek Revival homes from the mid-19th century that are still standing. Other houses around the borough were designed with Victorian, American Foursquare and Colonial Revival architecture. More than 1,100 homes are squeezed into Jersey Shore, sitting on small lots that don’t leave much room for yards. Smaller homes under 1,500 square feet typically sell between $80,000 and $150,000, with larger houses priced as high as $250,000. Jersey Shore’s CAP Index Crime Score is a 2 out of 10, lower than the national average of 4. However, residents may have to contend with flooding from the West Branch Susquehanna River. A swath of the east side of the borough falls in a flood zone, so mortgage lenders may require homebuyers there to purchase flood insurance.
Jersey Shore has historic Greek Revival homes with stately columns.
The streets in Jersey Shore are clean and quiet with large colonial homes.
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Career pathways for rated Jersey Shore Senior High students
Public schools are operated by the Jersey Shore Area School District, graded C-plus by Niche. Children can start at Jersey Shore Area Elementary School and Jersey Shore Area Middle School, both of which get grades of B-minus. After eighth grade, students advance to C-plus-rated Jersey Shore Senior High School. Ninth graders can pick one of five learning pathways to tailor their high school education to a career field they’re interested in; options include the Businesses, Finance and Information Technology Pathway and the Health and Sciences Technologies Pathway.
Taking Route 220 to Williamsport
Most residents can walk the community’s narrow sidewalks for a few blocks and reach a restaurant or park, though homes on the west side are less likely to be in walking distance of anything. People typically drive, with U.S. Route 220 providing a direct connection between Jersey Shore and the city of Williamsport. River Valley Transit Authority operates the Jersey Shore Connector, a bus route that can take passengers from the borough to downtown Williamsport in about 30 minutes.
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Parks in this Area
Ravensburg State Park
Pine Creek Rail Trail
Veterans Park
Grieco Park
Jersey Shore Borough Recreation Area
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Jersey Shore
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Jersey Shore, PA sell after 50 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The average sale price for homes in Jersey Shore, PA over the last 12 months is $170,243, up 7% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Welcome to 522 S Main Street in Jersey Shore, PA! This cozy two-story home offers approximately 1,100 square feet of living space with three bedrooms, one full bathroom, a spacious living room, a formal dining room, and a functional kitchen. The layout is traditional with all bedrooms located upstairs off a central hallway. Outside, enjoy a level fenced backyard with convenient alley access.
Turn-key 10-unit rental complex in excellent condition, offering a great mix of comfort, convenience, and long-term value. Each 2-bedroom, 1-bath unit features private decks, full basements, garages, in-unit laundry, and air conditioning. Located near schools and a public swimming pool—perfect for attracting long-term tenants. The property boasts low-maintenance vinyl siding and a durable metal
Lycoming County, Jersey Shore Boro. Lovely and quiet uptown home with mature trees and a lot of wildlife! Large double lot with 2-story workshop, 2 car garage, 2 full baths, 1st floor laundry and 2 living/family rooms! House is located within a few blocks to all schools, hospital, JS Area YMCA, library and stores! A full video walk through is available...just ask. Take a look, make an offer.
Admirable property that once served as the parsonage of the First United Methodist Church next door. A wonderful setting with elbow room & storage to accommodate a large or multi-generational family (4 large 2nd floor bedrooms, another on the 3rd floor, and a 1st floor study that could serve as a bedroom as well). NO SMALL ROOMS TO BE FOUND! Generous sized living room, parlor, dining room,
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
4,383
Median Age
38
Population under 18
26.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$58,928
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$64,754
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.4%
College Graduates
20.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.3%
% Population in Labor Force
56.7%
Below the national average
65.1%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
42/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
56/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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