Shadyside, OH

Ohio · Metropolitan Area

Shadyside is a small town in Ohio with a population of 3,458. Residents earn $55,081 per year, which is 27% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
3,458 Population 3,424/sq mi density
$55,081 Median Income $28,436 per capita
$125,100 Home Value $140,277 Zillow
$854 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
134 Violent Crime/100K 403 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$55,081 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,100 home value, $854/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
134 violent crimes/100K (65% below avg)
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $55,081
27% lower than US avg
Home Value $125,100
56% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 134/100K
65% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 25.3%
25% lower than US avg
Median Rent $854
27% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.1%
19% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.2%
67% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.9%
36% lower than US avg

How Shadyside Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population3,458
Median Age47.2 yrs
Density3,424/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

A
Median Income$55,081
Per Capita$28,436
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$3,676M
Commute19 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$125,100
Rent$854
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$140,277

Crime

F
Violent134/100K
Property403/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault27/100K
Burglary107/100K

Health

Obesity38.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.5%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain46.1 in/yr
Elevation698 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.3%
High School+96.0%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute19 min
Libraries3

Is Shadyside a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Shadyside receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Shadyside offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Shadyside is $55,081, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Shadyside is $125,100, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $854 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Shadyside is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 134 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 403 per 100,000, 79% below the national average.

Education

25.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Shadyside experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches, including 15.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Shadyside has a population of 3,458 with a density of 3,424 people per square mile. The median age is 47.2 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.2%), with 1.5% Hispanic.

Population

3,458
Total Population
3,424
People / sq mi
47.2yrs
Median Age
21% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.7%
Female 49.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Shadyside vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.1%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.9%
93% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Shadyside vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Shadyside is $55,081, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Shadyside vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$55,081
27% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,436
Avg Weekly Wage$1,251
IRS Avg AGI$71,877

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.2%
67% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.9%
36% below US avg
Establishments (County)682
County GDP$3,676M

Business (County)

Restaurants51
Healthcare82
Retail84
Manufacturing23

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$1,626
54% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.30%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.7 min
Work from Home2.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Shadyside is $125,100, 56% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $854 (27% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $140,277.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$125,100
56% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$140,277
Median List Price$130,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$130,000
$/Sq Ft$115
Homes Sold3
Sale-to-List Ratio99.8%
Price Drops25.0%
Inventory8

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$854
27% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$873
2 Bedrooms$1,092
3 Bedrooms$1,388
4 Bedrooms$1,550

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied69.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$1,626
54% below US avg
Effective Rate1.30%
In Shadyside, 38.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.5% report depression. 26.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Shadyside vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.1%
19% above US avg
Diabetes10.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure32.5%
Asthma11.0%
COPD6.7%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.4%
Physical Inactivity26.6%
Depression27.5%
Mental Distress19.0%
Physical Distress13.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.9%
Checkup Rate77.2%
Premature Death10,486/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.0/10
Exercise Access48.0%
Healthcare Facilities82
Shadyside has a violent crime rate of 134 per 100,000 residents, 65% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 403 per 100,000 (79% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Shadyside vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent134.3/100K
65% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape107.4/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault26.9/100K

Property Crime

Total Property402.9/100K
79% below US avg
Burglary107.4/100K
Theft268.6/100K
Vehicle Theft26.9/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Shadyside has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 46.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.4°F
3% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.1 inches
21% above US avg
Snowfall15.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation698 ft (213 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density3,424/sq mi
Coordinates39.9719°N, 80.7510°W
County FIPS54051
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 25.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 50-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 74.1%
D 24.1%

Winner: Republican by 50 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+25.3%
25% below US avg
High School+96.0%
School Test Score5.90
B Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density3,424/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities82
Restaurants51
Retail Stores84

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.7 min
Work from Home2.6%

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