Shannondale, WV

West Virginia · Metropolitan · City

3.9 Good / 5.0
3,441 Population
$72,283 Median Income
$255,000 Home Value
$1,222 Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
42.3 yrs Median Age
26.3% Bachelor's Degree+
3.9
Overall
3.9
Economy
4.7
Affordability
3.1
Education

People

Population3,441
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density408/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 88.2%

Economy

3.9/5
Median Income$72,283
Per Capita Income$41,302
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty Rate10.2%
County GDP$3,037M

Housing

4.7/5
Home Value (Census)$255,000
Median Rent$1,222
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$945

Health

Obesity38.7%
Diabetes11.5%
Depression30.2%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Jan / Jul33° / 76°
Rain44 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 39 (Good)

Education

3.1/5
Bachelor's+26.3%
High School+92.5%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.81
Libraries (County)3

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute47 min
Work From Home12.9%
BroadbandN/A

How Shannondale Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$72,283
Home Value$255,000
Median Rent$1,222
Poverty Rate10.2%
Bachelor's Degree+26.3%
Unemployment4.3%
Avg Temperature54.2°F

Population & Age

Total Population3,441
Population Density408 per sq mi
Median Age42.3 years
Male50.0%
Female50.0%
Male 50%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

White 88.2% Black 1.2% Hispanic 1.5% Other 9.1%
White88.2%
Black or African American1.2%
Hispanic or Latino1.5%
Asian0.0%
Other Races9.1%

Language

English Only95.6%
Spanish Speakers4.4%
English 95.6% Spanish 4.4%

Social Characteristics

Disability13.3%
Health Insurance88.9%

Income

4% below avg
Median Household Income$72,283
Per Capita Income$41,302
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,189
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$83,954

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate4.3%
Poverty Rate10.2%
Total Establishments (County)2,314
County GDP$3,037M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation129
Healthcare Facilities80
Retail Stores145
Manufacturing26
Total Establishments2,314

Industry Mix

Restaurants 129 Healthcare 80 Retail 145 Manufacturing 26

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$83,954
Avg Property Tax Paid$2,965

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time47.0 min
Work From Home12.9%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

10% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$255,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$397,500
Price Per Sq Ft$199
Homes Sold (month)4
Sale-to-List Ratio98.1%
Price Drops7.7%
Active Inventory13

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied86.0%

Rental Costs

5% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,222

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$714
1 Bedroom$766
2 Bedroom$945
3 Bedroom$1,231
4 Bedroom$1,380

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$2,965
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.16%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.7%
Diabetes11.5%
Heart Disease6.1%
High Blood Pressure36.8%
Asthma12.1%
COPD7.4%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.7%
Physical Inactivity26.1%
Depression30.2%
Mental Distress (14+ days)20.9%
Physical Distress (14+ days)14.2%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage88.9%
Regular Checkup78.0%
Premature Death Rate9,062 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.9 / 10
Exercise Access35.1%
Healthcare Facilities (County)80
Restaurants (County)129

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)7

Temperature

33°F Jan 76°F Jul
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Average54.2°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation43.8 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median39.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation559 ft (170 m)
Land Area8.4 sq mi (21.8 km²)
Population Density408 per sq mi
Latitude39.2126°
Longitude-77.8107°
County FIPS54037

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 56.8%
D 41%

Republican +15.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+26.3%
High School+92.5%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.81

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density408 per sq mi
Land Area8.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)3

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)7

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