At a Glance
Median Income
$55,081
$28,436 per capita
Home Value
$125,100
Zillow: $147,402
Median Rent
$854/mo
23.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.3%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
15.9% smoking rate
How Shadyside Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shadyside's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Shadyside a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Shadyside residents earn a median household income of $55,081 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,436. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 682 business establishments, including 51 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Shadyside is $125,100 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $147,402. Median rent is $854/month, with 23.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Education
25.3% of adults in Shadyside hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% below the national average).
96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 46.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,458
Median Age47.2 yrs
Density3,424/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$55,081
Per Capita$28,436
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$3,676M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,251
Housing
A+
Home Value$125,100
Rent$854
Ownership69.0%
Zillow$147,402
Housing Units1,759
Rent Burden23.3%
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death10,486/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain46.1 in/yr
Elevation698 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.3%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+10.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute19 min
Broadband83.3%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Shadyside was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.486 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.