At a Glance
Median Income
$72,283
$41,302 per capita
Home Value
$255,000
Zillow: $396,988
Median Rent
$1,222/mo
18.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.3%
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
10.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
17.0% smoking rate
How Shannondale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shannondale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Shannondale 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
Shannondale residents earn a median household income of $72,283 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,302. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,314 business establishments, including 129 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Shannondale is $255,000 , 10% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $396,988. Median rent is $1,222/month, with 18.2% 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 1992.
Education
26.3% of adults in Shannondale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% below the national average).
92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shannondale has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,441
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density408/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born4.7%
Veterans9.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$72,283
Per Capita$41,302
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty10.2%
County GDP$3,037M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,189
Housing
A+
Home Value$255,000
Rent$1,222
Ownership86.0%
Zillow$396,988
Housing Units1,732
Rent Burden18.2%
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,062/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain43.8 in/yr
Elevation559 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.3%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute47 min
Broadband96.6%
Internet Speed93 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Shannondale was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Eastern Wv Regional/Shepherd Field (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 129 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.