At a Glance
Median Income
$70,792
$36,430 per capita
Home Value
$192,000
Zillow: $204,525
Median Rent
$923/mo
28.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.5%
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
12.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
16.2% smoking rate
How Shady Spring Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shady Spring's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Shady Spring a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Shady Spring residents earn a median household income of $70,792 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,430. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,608 business establishments, including 129 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Shady Spring is $192,000 , 32% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $204,525. Median rent is $923/month, with 28.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1996.
Education
25.5% of adults in Shady Spring hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% below the national average).
93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shady Spring has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,455
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density557/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$70,792
Per Capita$36,430
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty12.6%
County GDP$4,532M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,043
Housing
A+
Home Value$192,000
Rent$923
Ownership90.7%
Zillow$204,525
Housing Units1,483
Rent Burden28.2%
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death16,996/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain43.5 in/yr
Elevation2,764 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.5%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute28 min
Broadband78.2%
Internet Speed54 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Shady Spring was built in 1996.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 129 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.