At a Glance
Median Income
$138,346
$65,833 per capita
Home Value
$446,800
Zillow: $426,902
Median Rent
$2,204/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
35.8%
98.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
10.9% smoking rate
How Shady Side Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shady Side's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Shady Side a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Shady Side residents earn a median household income of $138,346 , which is 84% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $65,833. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,974 business establishments, including 1,302 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Shady Side is $446,800 , 58% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $426,902. Median rent is $2,204/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Education
35.8% of adults in Shady Side hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% above the national average).
98.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shady Side has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population4,460
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density671/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born4.0%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$138,346
Per Capita$65,833
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$69,946M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,530
Housing
A+
Home Value$446,800
Rent$2,204
Ownership87.2%
Zillow$426,902
Housing Units2,368
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity33.4%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death7,001/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain44.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation8 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.8%
High School+98.5%
Graduate+15.5%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%
Commute38 min
Broadband98.2%
Internet Speed233 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Shady Side was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 233 Mbps.
There are 1,302 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.