At a Glance
Median Income
$81,250
$28,285 per capita
Home Value
$104,200
Zillow: $308,679
Median Rent
$865/mo
11.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.5%
67.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
14.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
16.5% smoking rate
How Shady Dale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shady Dale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Shady Dale a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Shady Dale residents earn a median household income of $81,250 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,285. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 270 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Shady Dale is $104,200 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $308,679. Median rent is $865/month, with 11.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Education
6.5% of adults in Shady Dale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(81% below the national average).
67.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shady Dale has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population347
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density273/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born30.8%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$81,250
Per Capita$28,285
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty14.1%
County GDP$433M
Avg Weekly Wage$776
Housing
A+
Home Value$104,200
Rent$865
Ownership81.6%
Zillow$308,679
Housing Units131
Rent Burden11.5%
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death11,123/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain46.7 in/yr
Elevation626 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.5%
High School+67.3%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 21%
Commute34 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Shady Dale was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Baldwin County Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.5% of the population has a disability.
30.8% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.